Description : We are Lockheed Martin
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and teamwork. We are seeking a Multi-Functional Manufacturing Supervisor (Level 3) to provide strategic leadership across three shifts in a high-paced manufacturing environment in Palmdale, CA. This role requires an experienced leader who can optimize production operations, foster a culture of accountability, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
This position operates on a 4 / 10D Shift 2nd shift- Thursday - Sunday, typically 5 : 30pm -6 : 30am
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Provide overall leadership and direction to a represented workforce managed by a cross-functional salary team across three shifts.
- Ensure seamless operations by identifying and resolving production constraints and implementing strategies to mitigate bottlenecks.
- Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, and execution to meet production objectives.
- Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
- Promote a culture of accountability, ensuring employees understand their roles and responsibilities while being held to performance expectations.
- Engage employees at all levels, providing coaching, feedback, and professional development to create a high-performing team.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to enhance operational effectiveness and resolve production challenges.
- Utilize lean manufacturing principles to drive operational excellence.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Leadership impact—manage a large team and play a critical role in F-35 production operations.Work in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with opportunities to shape and optimize production processes.Be part of a world-class aerospace and defense company known for innovation and operational excellence.Professional growth—opportunities to expand leadership capabilities and advance within Lockheed Martin.Work on cutting-edge aerospace programs that support national security and global defense.Who You Are
A proven leader with experience managing large-scale manufacturing operations.An effective communicator who can engage and motivate a diverse workforce.A strategic thinker with the ability to identify constraints, drive process improvements, and enhance operational efficiency.Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.A team builder who fosters a culture of accountability and professional growth.Basic Qualifications :
Demonstrated professional experience interpreting blueprints, procedures, instruction manuals, specifications and engineering orders to clarify and resolve functional problems related to manufacturing process.Experience Microsoft Office applications such as Excel / Power pointPrevious Aero Leadership experienceExperience working in the Aerospace Industry with a Represented / Union workforceSecret Clearance required to applyDesired Skills :
Understanding of composite materials, lay-up, curing, repairs and bonding.Demonstrated professional experience interpreting blueprints, procedures, instruction manuals, specifications and engineering orders to clarify and resolve functional problems related to manufacturing process.Strong written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.Ability to determine priorities of scheduled and drop in work.Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level : Secret
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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