Transmission Assembly Supervisor - Level 3

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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a Transmission Assembly Supervisor to lead a team of experienced hourly technicians in the Dynamic Components group. You will ensure safety, sustain production costs, manage scheduling, and uphold quality to support business goals.

You are a self-motivated leader with strong interpersonal skills and a track record of directing union-represented staff in a fast-paced production setting. The role emphasizes ethics and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, autonomous, well organized, detail oriented.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, team-building and problem solving skills.
• Solid technical and customer interface skills required.
• Knowledge of government and company flight procedures a plus.
• Must be a US Person.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of hourly technicians and ensure safety, quality, schedule and cost targets.
• Review and investigate COPQ and Discrepancy Reports and address issues.
• Manage and approve employee timekeeping in SAP.
• Ensure shift turnovers are communicated to all applicable team members.
• Participate in business meetings and ensure policy adherence.
• Prepare work schedules, including overtime and time-off requests in SAP.
• Drive continuous improvement while ensuring EH&S requirements are met.
• Promote an ethics-based business culture in the organization.
• Manage direct and indirect budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SAP

CNC machining

Collective bargaining

Job description

WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

THE WORK

Sikorsky a Lockheed Martin Company is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced helicopters for commercial and military missions.

Currently we are seeking Transmission Assembly Supervisor to lead a group of experienced hourly technicians in the Dynamic Components. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring safety in accordance to all safety rules, sustaining production costs, manage scheduling and ensuring quality performance in support of business unit goals and objectives.

• Responsible for team’s productivity while adhering to safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements
• Review and investigate COPQ and Discrepancy Reports assigned by manufacturing and/or quality for various issues
• Manage and approve employee(s) timekeeping in SAP system
• Ensure shift turnovers are actioned and communicated thoroughly too all applicable team / support employees
• Participate in other business meetings throughout the day
• Ensure follow-through on all policies and procedures and work closely with all employees of the Production team
• Prepare work schedules, including managing overtime and time-off requests within SAP system
• Responsible for continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring standard work and environment, health and safety (EH&S) requirements are met
• Promote an ethics-based business culture in the organization
• Manage direct and indirect budget

Who You Are

You are a self‑motivated leader with strong interpersonal skills and experience leading union represented employees within a dynamic production environment. Your technical expertise and organizational skills enable you to efficiently manage complex assembly operations while maintaining a focus on quality and safety.

WHY JOIN US

In this role you will have the opportunity to drive operational excellence within the Dynamic Components team, leading experienced technicians to deliver world‑class helicopter transmissions.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package

Basic Qualifications

• Must be self‑motivated, able to function autonomously, well organized, detail oriented and efficient under pressure
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, team building and problem solving skills
• Solid technical and customer interface skills required
• Knowledge of government and company flight procedures a plus
• Must be a US Person

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated full spectrum leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions, set priorities, and provide direction in a dynamic business environment
• Strong communication skills
• Possess ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities and emergency situations that could impact flow of parts.
• Knowledge of Sikorsky processes and procedures related to aircraft production
• Knowledge of CNC machining
• Experience working wiht a collective bargaining agreement
• Hangar and flight operations experience a plus
• BA/BS degree w/4–7+ years’ experience and/or equivalent 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, 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.