Job Description

Job Description

You will be the Paint Supervisor - Level 3 for the Coating & Finishing team which is responsible for leading paint and surface‑finishing operations on F‑16 and C‑130 programs.

Must be able to work multiple shifts

What You Will Be Doing

As the Paint Supervisor - Level 3 you will be responsible for directing daily coating activities, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and coordinate all paint and coating work, enforcing safety and regulatory compliance while meeting quality, schedule, and cost objectives.


• Translate production plans into clear daily work assignments and monitor execution to ensure timely task completion.


• Identify and implement process improvements that boost quality, reduce cycle time, and lower cost.


• Champion FOD prevention through training, best‑practice enforcement, and continuous monitoring.


• Coach, mentor, and develop a diverse team, maintaining required certifications and building cross‑functional capability.

What’s In It 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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to work hard and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are an experienced manufacturing professional with a strong background in industrial coatings and surface finishing. Your hands‑on leadership style, focus on continuous improvement, and commitment to safety make you an ideal leader for a high‑performing paint operation.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Must be able to work multiple shifts

Greenville, SC
This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.

Basic Qualifications

Candidate must have 5 years' experience in the Aviation, Aerospace, or related industry.

Candidate must have two-year degree or 4 years of leadership experience with no degree.

Proficient with interpreting aircraft drawings and technical data.

Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point)

Must be able to work multiple shifts

Desired skills

Aircraft Paint leadership experience with low observable coatings.

- F-16 aircraft coating experience.

- C-130 aircraft Coatings.

- Lean Concepts Greenbelt certified.

- Basic understanding of tools, machines, systems, and processes typically used in coating of aircraft surfaces.

- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management, SAP, or similar systems

- Previous Employee Training and development experience.

- Effective communication experience both orally and written.

- Self-starter, able to follow directions, versatile, can quickly adjust as situations warrant

- Experience forecasting manpower.

- Experience with employee recruitment and selection process.

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.

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 $77,700 - $136,965. 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 $89,300 - $154,905. 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.