Manufacturing Supervisor - Avionics - Level 3

Lockheed Martin; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Medical

Dental

Vision

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin’s Avionics Product Center in Stratford, CT seeks a supervisor to lead hourly operators, ensuring assembly, testing, and control of in-process and finished goods meet standards and government regulations. You will oversee budgets, staffing, training, and participate in management meetings.

You will promote safe, ethical operations and foster employee involvement and innovation while guiding daily work, meetings, and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising assembly and testing operations.
• Strong understanding of compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, staffing, and training programs.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• A commitment to fostering a safe and ethical work environment.
• The ability to encourage and recognize employee contributions to improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Assist in developing and managing budgets, staffing, and training programs.
• Participate in management meetings to discuss business status and strategies.
• Lead daily team meetings to communicate company objectives and business updates.
• Ensure a safe working environment through regular Environmental, Health, and Safety audits.
• Promote an ethics-based business culture and encourage employee involvement and innovation.

Job description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At the Avionics Product Center, we are at the forefront of delivering cutting‑edge electrical instrumentation and wire harnesses to all Final Assembly locations. With a dedicated team of over 220 employees, we ensure the highest standards of quality and precision in every product we deliver. Our mission is to support Sikorsky’s innovative aerospace and defense projects, contributing to the success of our global operations.

STANDARD JOB DESCRIPTION

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At the Avionics Product Center, we are at the forefront of delivering cutting‑edge electrical instrumentation and wire harnesses to all Final Assembly locations. With a dedicated team of over 220 employees, we ensure the highest standards of quality and precision in every product we deliver. Our mission is to support Sikorsky’s innovative aerospace and defense projects, contributing to the success of our global operations.

THE WORK

Requirements

As a Supervisor within the Avionics Product Center, you will oversee a team of hourly operators across one or multiple business units in Stratford, CT. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the assembly, testing, and control of in-process and finished goods meet company standards, government regulations, and contract requirements. You will:

• Supervise and manage daily operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Assist in developing and managing budgets, staffing, and training programs.
• Participate in management meetings to discuss business status and strategies.
• Lead daily team meetings to communicate company objectives and business updates.
• Ensure a safe working environment through regular Environmental, Health, and Safety audits.
• Promote an ethics‑based business culture and encourage employee involvement and innovation.

Who We Are

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial, and military use. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to deliver advanced technologies and solutions that protect and enhance the lives of people around the world. At the Avionics Product Center, we pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute to our shared goals.

Who You Are

You are a detail‑oriented, technical professional with a background in avionics. Your leadership skills and commitment to quality make you an ideal candidate for this role. You have:

• Experience in supervising assembly and testing operations.
• Strong understanding of compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, staffing, and training programs.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• A commitment to fostering a safe and ethical work environment.
• The ability to encourage and recognize employee contributions to improve operations.

WHY JOIN US

Joining the Avionics Product Center means becoming part of a team that values innovation, quality, and collaboration. At Sikorsky, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a difference globally. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to employee well‑being and development. Be part of a team that is shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to understand procedures, work instructions and specifications, and apply this knowledge in day‑to‑day activities
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS office applications with the ability to learn new programs that may be job specific
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings
• Ability to work in customer‑focused environment, maintaining effective communication with internal/external customers, including DCMA

Desired Skills

• US Citizenship is required due to program requirements
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with represented hourly labor force
• Experience with SAP
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, either ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills a plus
• Previous Sikorsky experience

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00

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
• 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.