Manufacturing Supervisor

Courtland, Alabama

Courtland, Alabama

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Job ID: 687964BR Date posted: Apr. 11, 2025

Description:Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday (6 AM - 4:30 PM)

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Multi-Functional Manufacturing Supervisor in Courtland, AL! As a key member of our team, you will lead and manage a strong multi-discipline team responsible for component manufacturing, disassembly, assembly, and materials stewardship within our Courtland, Alabama facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of manufacturing professionals to achieve schedule execution and customer satisfaction.
• Drive day-to-day improvement activities to support customer needs and enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance and direction to team members to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and employee development.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact with various stakeholders.
• Proven track record of driving improvement initiatives and achieving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
  
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
  
  

If you are a self-starter, eager to learn, and passionate about manufacturing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team!

Basic Qualifications

• Experiencing in manufacturing and/or production.
• Experience informally or formally leading a team.
• Interim Secret clearance required prior to start. Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Manufacturing experiences in areas of component manufacturing, disassembly, assembly, and materials management preferably in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Experience with performance metrics and benchmarking.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.
• Knowledge of lean principles and methodologies.
• Kaizen, Kanban, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) experience, Green Belt Certified
  
  

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: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, The Possibilities Are Endless Because We Offer

• Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
• Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
• Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
  
  

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Qualifications

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• Collaborative
  
  

There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

• Curious
  
  

The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

• Goal-oriented
  
  

From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

• Proactive
  
  

The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

• Problem Solver
  
  

You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

• Strategic
  
  

You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

• Healthcare
  
  

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

• 401(k)/Retirement Plans
  
  

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

• Professional Development
  
  

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

• Maternity and Paternity Leave
  
  

Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

• Paid Time Off
  
  

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

• Flex-time
  
  

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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