Description: You will be a 2nd Shift Supervisor with our Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) Chelmsford Operations team. We are seeking a dynamic 2nd Shift Supervisor who is ready to hit the ground running. This role is all about leadership on the floor, setting the pace for 2nd shift, developing people, and ensuring factory execution.
What You Will Be Doing
As a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor (4:00 PM - 2:30 AM, Monday-Thursday) in Chelmsford Operations, you will be the leader in the room every evening who is setting the pace, driving results, and supporting the operators who make our mission possible. You will:
Lead the shift: Own daily factory execution across safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
Set direction and accountability: Provide clear guidance, monitor workflow, and ensure operators know expectations and goals.
Run the rhythm: Drive daily huddles, Performance Management Teams (PMT), and performance metrics to keep the team aligned and on track.
Develop people: Coach, mentor, and hold your team accountable while building engagement and teamwork.
Solve problems in real time: Partner with Quality, Engineering, Production Planning, and other functions to quickly remove barriers to product flow.
Connect shifts: Ensure smooth communication and handoffs so 1st and 2nd shift operate as one unified team.
Drive improvement: Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives that strengthen performance and execution.
Why Join Us
Stepping into a 2nd Shift Supervisor role in Chelmsford means taking on a visible leadership position where your impact is immediate and measurable. This is more than just running a shift - it's about shaping the heartbeat of the factory and driving mission-critical results.
Be the leader in the room: On 2nd shift, your team looks to you to set the tone, solve problems, and keep operations moving.
Make a mission impact: Chelmsford is a center of excellence for advanced RF technology. The work you lead here directly supports programs that safeguard our nation and allies.
Grow your career: This is a proven stepping stone to broader leadership opportunities within LM Operations, with high visibility to site leadership.
Own your shift: You'll have real autonomy to lead your team, make decisions, and drive improvements.
Enjoy LM's support: Benefit from shift differential, comprehensive benefits, and world-class leadership development opportunities.
If you are a results-driven professional looking to contribute to the success of our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package and apply now (https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits) .
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is located in Chelmsford, MA. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location. (https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Chelmsford)
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires an Interim Secret clearance prior to start.
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Basic Qualifications:
Ability to support 2nd Shift, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
Manufacturing experience
Ability to effectively use SAP/APRISO for production applications
Ability to lead independently and make timely decisions
Capable of assigning work to non-unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to partner across Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to remove barriers
Comfortable using digital tools (such as SAP, Apriso, MS Office, reporting systems)
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 leading or supporting teams to execute daily production plans, level-load work, and keep product flow on track
Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while staying focused on results.
Builds trust, energizes teams, and creates a culture of accountability and engagement.
Excellent at giving/receiving feedback and partnering across operators, peers, and leadership
Skilled at managing multiple priorities while driving resolution with urgency.
Handles tough conversations and challenges head-on, turning obstacles into opportunities
Uses data and metrics to identify issues, improve yields, and strengthen performance
Understands the connection between cost, quality, and daily execution - Leads team to deliver all three.
Models Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors daily, inspiring trust, driving the mission, and developing people.
Uses data and boots-on-the-ground approach to understand people, processes, and performance drivers.
Brings determination, dedication, and pride in team success.
Clear, direct, and adaptable across all levels - from operators to senior leadership.
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
