Description: You will be a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. MFC is a recognized designer, developer and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. Within MFC, Chelmsford is a center of excellence for all things needing Radio Frequency (RF) and we take pride in being a one-stop shop (Design through Fabrication).
What You Will Be Doing
As a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, you will provide leadership, support, and daily direction to manufacturing and support employees, motivating and fostering teamwork to ensure quality and business goals are achieved. You will:
Serve as a key component to the Lockheed Martin operations team and will provide leadership, support, and daily direction to manufacturing and support employees.
Motivate and foster teamwork to ensure quality and business goals are achieved, coordinate workflow, monitor schedule, and provide status to management.
Interact effectively with other functional areas to support production goals and internal and external customers
Participate in process improvement events, including leading the Performance Management Teams (PMT) process.
Prepare and conduct performance reviews.
Work with managers, supervisors and cross-functionally to solve assembly, test, and quality issues.
This position is critical to our success in Chelmsford and is the first step in the leadership team supporting our operators. Our operators are the key to success because they are the men and women that build, test, and troubleshoot the product that ultimately goes to our warfighter.
Why Join Us
As a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, joining our team means becoming a vital part of a mission that safeguards those who serve and protect our national security. If you're passionate about collaborating and contributing to a cause that has a true impact on global security, this is the place for you.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is located in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required prior to start.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
Supervisor or team lead experience
RF/Electronics production experience
Ability to effectively use SAP/APRISO for production applications
Ability to work without direct supervision
Capable of assigning work to non-unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes
Capable of resolving/facilitating resolution of various production issues, working simultaneously with supporting functional areas: Quality, Process Engineering, Engineering and Supply Chain
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and other software tools to monitor/report production status and support supervisory responsibilities (Timekeeping, performance management, training, recruiting, PMT presentations, etc.)
Ability to support a flexible work schedule supporting overtime, off-Fridays and/or weekends as required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
Desired Skills:
Experience in developing, coordinating, leading and executing daily production plans; level-loading work and maintain product flow to meet production schedules
Comfortable in a fast-changing environment
Able to build and maintain respectful working relationships
Motivational skills along with the ability to energize teams
Self-motivated, works with minimal direction, comfortable giving and receiving feedback
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with non-exempt work force, management and other functions
Must possess excellent organizational and leadership skills
Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors
Ability to work effectively with urgency and determination, while maintaining Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors
Strong conflict resolution skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks / projects in different phases
Able to implement systems that enable workforce to understand and meet daily performance goals
Able to effectively partner with support team to resolve production issues
Understanding of cost, schedule and quality and how a production team impacts each element
Able to utilize data to improve yields while using a hands on approach with product and personnel to understand the factors (material, process, personnel, team dynamics) that impact performance
Driven by determination, dedication and a sense of pride of team success
Capable of clear and direct communication of others
Able to adapt message based on the style and preferences of the audience (level, communication style, internal/external audience)
Able to utilize cost, quality, and schedule data to review and react to performance trends
Exposure to Six Sigma Principles and Green Belt Certification
Experience working the defense industry or in an ISO9001, AS9100 environment
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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 world's 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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
