Multifunctional Manufacturing Planner Supervisor

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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky division in Stratford, CT seeks a Multi-Function Planner Supervisor to lead a unit of hourly planners within Aerostructures Material Logistics. You will coordinate production planning, inventory control, and logistics to optimize flow and meet schedule commitments.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on supervision of Make/Buy, BOM, MPS, and related SAP-based processes, ensuring quality, cost control, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience using SAP operating systems.
• Forecasting (raw materials) exposure.
• Solid customer interface skills required.
• Previous experience with shop floor production control supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple planning, material management and MRP activities across manufacturing functions.
• Oversee Make/Buy, BOM planning, MPS, warehousing and shipping operations.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, and performance assessment for planners.
• Ensure planning activities align with quality, cost and delivery goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of designing and manufacturing advanced helicopters for both commercial and military missions. Our Aerostructures group, based in Stratford, CT, is dedicated to the structural assembly of our fixed-wing aircraft. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and delivering top-quality products to our customers.

The Work

• Manages multiple manufacturing planning, material management and support activities within various manufacturing job functions responsible for Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) transactions.
• These may include but not limited to, Make, Buy, Bill of Material (BOM) Planning, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Warehousing and Shipping.
• Over sees production systems integrity and drives inventory optimization to minimize cost.
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Who You Are

The selected candidate will serve as the Multi-Function Planner Supervisor leading a unit team consisting of hourly Represented Hourly team within the Aerostructures Material Logistics organization.

• This candidate will oversee and manage a team of planners responsible for coordinating and optimizing production, supply chain, and logistics activities.
• This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a deep understanding of planning processes.
• The supervisor will ensure that all planning activities align with organizational goals, meet customer requirements, and adhere to quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work

WHY JOIN US

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and well being are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life. Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience using SAP operating systems
• Forecasting (raw materials) exposure
• Solid customer interface skills required
• Previous experience with shop floor production control supervision.

Desired Skills

• Possess ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities and emergency situations that could impact flow of parts.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, team building and problem solving skills.
• Must be self-motivated, able to function autonomously, well organized, detail oriented and efficient under pressure

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00

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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.

• 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.