Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description:

Description:WHAT WERE DOING

At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we are at the forefront of aviation innovation, designing and building the most advanced helicopters and aerospace technologies that serve customers around the world. Our mission is to deliver exceptional products that meet stringent blueprint requirements while exceeding customer expectations. We operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where precision, safety, and efficiency are paramount to our success.

THE WORK

As a key leader in our team, you will provide oversight to a group of hourly employees, ensuring that all products are completed to the highest standards and delivered on time. Your responsibilities will include:

- **Team Productivity & Safety:** Leading your team to achieve high productivity levels while maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and cost requirements.
- **Shift Transition Management:** Ensuring smooth transitions between shifts to maintain uninterrupted operations.
- **Timekeeping & Labor Auditing:** Managing and approving employee timekeeping in SAP, conducting labor audits, and ensuring compliance with Sikorskys labor reporting and time and attendance procedures.
- **Performance Management:** Driving accountability by managing employee performance through reviews, coaching, training, and, when necessary, disciplinary actions.
- **Compliance & Standards Enforcement:** Ensuring adherence to work methods, safety rules, and quality standards, and conducting regular checks to maintain these standards.
- **Safety & Housekeeping:** Upholding Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) regulations, performing necessary equipment upkeep, and promoting good housekeeping practices.
- **Issue Resolution:** Investigating discrepancies and coordinating with Operations, Quality, and Engineering Management to resolve issues promptly.
- **Budget & Policy Management:** Managing both direct and indirect budgets while consistently applying and enforcing company policies and procedures.
- **Customer Interaction:** Effectively interfacing with a variety of internal and external customers to ensure that Sikorskys commitments are met.

WHO WE ARE

We are Sikorsky, a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced helicopters and aerospace technologies. We are passionate about innovation, safety, and delivering unparalleled quality to our customers. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that we remain at the cutting edge of the aviation industry.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a proactive and dedicated leader with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. You thrive in fast-paced environments and have a proven track record of managing teams, driving productivity, and ensuring compliance with company standards. You are skilled in problem-solving, effective communication, and have experience in timekeeping and performance management. You are passionate about developing your teams skills, preparing them for future challenges, and maintaining strong relationships with customers.

WHY JOIN US

At Sikorsky, you will be part of a team that is shaping the future of aviation. We offer opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that make a difference. Our commitment to innovation, safety, and excellence provides a dynamic and rewarding work environment. Join us, and help us continue to push the boundaries of whats possible in the aerospace industry.
Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience, particularly in managing hourly employees in a high-paced environment.

- **Technical Skills:**
- Proficiency in using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for timekeeping, labor management, and production tracking.
- Strong understanding of safety regulations and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with blueprint reading and interpretation to ensure product conformance.

- **Leadership & Communication:**
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, provide constructive feedback, and enforce policies and procedures consistently.

- **Problem-Solving & Decision-Making:**
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment, balancing safety, quality, and productivity.
Desired Skills:
Bachelors degree
Green belt or black belt certification
Previous Sikorsky experience
Experience leading a union environment
Previous aerospace experience
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available

Bachelors degree
Green belt or black belt certification
Previous Sikorsky experience
Experience leading a union environment
Previous aerospace experience

Job Ident #: 68984816272

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Troy, Alabama, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/