Multifunctional Manufacturing Supv - L3

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

4x10 schedule

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Multi Func Manufacturing Supervisor - Level 3 to lead three shifts in a fast-paced facility. You will steer safety, quality, and cost-efficiency while removing bottlenecks and guiding a represented workforce through strategic initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams. A background in manufacturing and proficiency with process specs is essential.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing & Production Operations experience required.
• Experience with tools, machines, & systems in a production environment; familiarity with composite fabrication techniques is a plus.
• Prior experience leading teams and managing performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a represented workforce, ensuring safety, quality, and cost-efficiency standards are met.
• Identify and resolve production constraints and mitigate bottlenecks.
• Drive process-improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees to build a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply-chain partners to solve production challenges.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

KPIs

Process improvement

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Multi Func Manufacturing Supervisor - Level 3 for the Manufacturing Operations team which is responsible for delivering high-performance aircraft manufacturing in Palmdale, CA.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Multi Func Manufacturing Supervisor - Level 3 you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership across three shifts in a high-paced manufacturing environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead and direct a represented workforce, ensuring safety, quality, and cost-efficiency standards are met.
• Identify and resolve production constraints, implementing strategies to mitigate bottlenecks.
• Drive process-improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees to build a high-performing, accountable team.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply-chain partners to solve production challenges and boost operational effectiveness.

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 a decisive, collaborative leader with strong analytical thinking and business acumen. Your proven ability to motivate teams, manage complex operations, and deliver superior results under tight deadlines makes you the ideal candidate for this critical role.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secretclearance to start.This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale. Manages more than one functional area of manufacturing, such as machining, assembly, tool and die, packaging. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Basic Qualifications

• Manufacturing &/or Production Operations Experience.
• Experience with tools, machines, &/or systems used in a production/manufacturing environment along with composite fabrication techniques.
• Prior Experience Leading.
• Experience with business metrics (KPIs) to drive performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety)
• Experience with reading and interpreting process specs and drawings.

Desired Skills

• Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Previous work in a Union environment
• Ability to use Lean Manufacturing principles to solve problems.
• Experience Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Familiar with SFM (shop floor management)
• Ability to self-start and solve problems.
• Experience with leading complex composite builds to include layup, bonding core, conical shapes, autoclaves, ovens.

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, 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.