Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

Lockheed Martin; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Camden, Arkansas, seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead the Manufacturing Operations Team. You will oversee a skilled production crew, ensure on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes achieving quality goals, managing schedules, coordinating cross-functional support, and mentoring a high-performing workforce while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Ability to drive results in accordance with schedule
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• MS Office proficiency
• Ability to interface with customers on a professional level.
• This position is located at a facility that requires special access and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities and maintain schedule adherence for assigned areas.
• Achieve quality goals and PMT metrics, including zero defects, audit compliance, and cost-saving targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce overtime, drive energy savings, and improve overall efficiency.
• Maintain operator qualifications, special process authorizations, and PMT online training status.
• Lead continuous-improvement efforts such as 6S audits, FOD prevention, and statistical process control.

Skills

Results-driven

Excellent communication

Customer interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Supervisor for the Manufacturing Operations Team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑quality, on‑time production while driving continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Supervisor for the Manufacturing Operations Team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑quality, on‑time production while driving continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Supervisor you will be responsible for leading a skilled production crew, coordinating cross‑functional support, and ensuring all performance targets are met.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Supervise daily production activities and maintain schedule adherence for assigned areas.
• Achieve quality goals and PMT metrics, including zero defects, audit compliance, and cost‑saving targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce overtime, drive energy savings, and improve overall efficiency.
• Maintain operator qualifications, special process authorizations, and PMT online training status.
• Lead continuous‑improvement efforts such as 6S audits, FOD prevention, and statistical process control.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results‑driven leader with strong communication skills and a proven track record of managing production teams. This role offers the chance to shape operational excellence, influence cost‑saving programs, and mentor a high‑performing workforce in a supportive environment.

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 Camden. Discover more about our Camden, Arkansas location.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Ability to drive results in accordance with schedule
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Ability to interface with customers on a professional level.
• This position is located at a facility that requires special access and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen

Desired Skills

Supervisory experience managing production employees.

Production schedule proficiency, Production flow knowledge.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $65200.00 - $121200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.