Standard Job Description
You will be the Paint Supervisor - Level 3 for the Coating & Finishing team which is responsible for leading paint and surface‑finishing operations on F‑16 and C‑130 programs
Must be able to work multiple shifts
What You Will Be Doing
As the Paint Supervisor - Level 3 you will be responsible for directing daily coating activities, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead and coordinate all paint and coating work, enforcing safety and regulatory compliance while meeting quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
Translate production plans into clear daily work assignments and monitor execution to ensure timely task completion.
Identify and implement process improvements that boost quality, reduce cycle time, and lower cost.
Champion FOD prevention through training, best‑practice enforcement, and continuous monitoring.
Coach, mentor, and develop a diverse team, maintaining required certifications and building cross‑functional capability.
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 an experienced manufacturing professional with a strong background in industrial coatings and surface finishing. Your hands‑on leadership style, focus on continuous improvement, and commitment to safety make you an ideal leader for a high‑performing paint operation.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Must be able to work multiple shifts
Greenville, SC
This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.
Supervises the interior completion of aircraft to include sub-assemblies, avionics, mechanics, and aircraft production sites. Ensures customer, engineering, and FAA specifications and regulations are met. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Basic Qualifications
- Candidate must have 5 years' experience in the Aviation, Aerospace, or related industry.
- Candidate must have two-year degree or 4 years of leadership experience with no degree.
- Proficient with interpreting aircraft drawings and technical data.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Must be able to work multiple shifts
Desired Skills
- Aircraft Paint leadership experience with low observable coatings.
- F-16 aircraft coating experience.
- C-130 aircraft Coatings.
- Lean Concepts Greenbelt certified.
- Basic understanding of tools, machines, systems, and processes typically used in coating of aircraft surfaces.
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management, SAP, or similar systems
- Previous Employee Training and development experience.
- Effective communication experience both orally and written.
- Self-starter, able to follow directions, versatile, can quickly adjust as situations warrant
- Experience forecasting manpower.
- Experience with employee recruitment and selection process.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00
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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.
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.