Standard 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. 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

The Build Supervisor is the central leader responsible for directing all build activities of the CH‑53K aircraft within Final Assembly. Reporting to the Production Manager, the supervisor ensures that assembly functions operate cohesively to meet schedule, quality, cost, and safety objectives. This role blends hands‑on technical oversight with comprehensive people‑management, driving continuous improvement and fostering a high‑performance culture.

Production Leadership

• Direct daily operations of multiple functional work cells (machining, sub‑assembly, tooling & die, packaging).
• Develop and maintain the build schedule; monitor progress and adjust resources to achieve on‑time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Lockheed Martin manufacturing standards, engineering change directives, and configuration control.

People Management

• Supervise 20‑30 hourly associates across functional areas.
• Conduct performance assessments, provide coaching, and administer recognition or disciplinary actions as needed.

Process & Quality Assurance

• Oversee work‑instruction adherence, tooling readiness, and equipment calibration.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to resolve non‑conformances, drive root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Resource & Cost Management

• Manage labor allocation, overtime, and shift coverage to balance productivity and cost.
• Review and approve labor and material cost reports; identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce Lockheed Martin safety policies, OSHA regulations, and aircraft‑specific safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety briefings, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Liaise with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Program Management to align build plans with design changes, supplier deliveries, and program milestones.
• Participate in weekly production reviews, providing status updates and risk‑mitigation plans.

Success Metrics

• On‑time delivery of aircraft build milestones.
• Target labor productivity (hours per aircraft).
• Safety performance (Zero Lost‑Time Incidents)

Please Note: This is a Second Shift role.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a leader with a proven track record of guiding teams toward operational excellence and a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards. Your ability to navigate complex assembly environments and leverage technical systems makes you an ideal fit for this supervisory role.

WHY JOIN US

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing production team and play a pivotal part in the delivery of the CH-53K, directly impacting the future of heavy-lift aviation.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience & Skills

  • Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., project lead, team lead, community or military service).
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance when required.
  • Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments.

Desired Skills

Knowledge of SAP preferred, not required.