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Manufacturing Supervisor

Lockheed Martin

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$35.48-70.71 /h
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Troy, AL
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Supervisor for the Multi‑Functional Manufacturing Team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑quality manufacturing, assembly, testing, and coating operations across multiple functional areas.


What You Will Be Doing


As the Manufacturing Supervisor you will be responsible for leading a cross‑trained crew to execute day‑to‑day manufacturing tasks safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards.


Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:



  • Providing day‑to‑day leadership and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

  • Ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and quality compliance across machining, assembly, tool‑and‑die, and packaging functions.

  • Managing recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, and recognition/disciplinary actions for subordinate employees.

  • Coordinating multi‑functional manufacturing activities, including machining, assembly, testing, and coating processes.

  • Driving process improvements and supporting cross‑functional collaboration.


Why Join Us


The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic environments, values safety and quality, and inspires teams to exceed performance goals. This role offers the chance to shape manufacturing excellence at a leading aerospace and defense company.


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 in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.


MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.


Basic Qualifications

Experience:
Previous supervisory or lead‑role experience overseeing multi‑skill teams.

Technical Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Security:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) security clearance; current clearance preferred.

Desired skills

Must be able to read engineering drawings,
blueprints and interpret/translate instructions to
mechanics / technicians.

Must be able to work in fast-paced, flexible
environment.

Must have good conflict-resolution skills and the
ability to build respectful working relationships.

Leadership - Inspires trust, delegates effectively, and builds high‑performing, cross‑functional teams.
Problem Solving - Applies structured analysis to resolve production issues quickly while minimizing impact on schedule.

Communication - Clearly conveys technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences; writes concise reports.

Decision‑Making - Balances risk, cost, and schedule considerations; escalates appropriately.

Adaptability - Thrives in a fast‑changing environment; can re‑prioritize work in response to shifting program needs.
Safety Mindset - Demonstrates zero‑tolerance for unsafe behavior; promotes proactive hazard identification.

EEO

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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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 Schedule Information

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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $73,800 - $130,180. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $84,900 - $147,085. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.