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Aerostructures Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Job ID: 672038BR Date posted: Aug. 29, 2024
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

As an Aero-structure Supervisor, you will oversee and supervise a team of hourly bargaining unit employees engaged in major assemblies and complete aircraft structures. Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring all components are completed according to blueprint requirements and delivered on time. You will manage the productivity of your team while adhering to safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements. Additionally, you will facilitate the transition of work between shifts, manage and approve employee timekeeping in SAP, and participate in daily meetings. Your role will also involve managing employee development and driving continuous improvement initiatives, all while ensuring compliance with standard work and environment, health, and safety (EH&S) requirements.

WHO WE ARE

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a world leader in the aerospace industry. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, excellence, and delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers. Our team is passionate about aviation and dedicated to creating advanced helicopters and aircraft that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a dedicated and experienced supervisor with a strong background in aerospace or a related field. You possess excellent leadership skills and are adept at managing teams in a fast-paced environment. Your attention to detail ensures that all work is completed according to blueprint requirements and delivered on time. You are committed to continuous improvement and employee development, and you have a strong understanding of safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements. Your ability to manage direct and indirect budgets and comply with company ethics policies is second to none.

WHY JOIN US

Joining Sikorsky means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the aerospace industry, with access to continuous development and growth opportunities. We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Additionally, you will benefit from a competitive compensation and benefits package. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of aviation.

Additional Information
This position requires working the 1st shift, with occasional extended workweeks that may include Saturdays and select Sundays.
Basic Qualifications:
Able to manage multiple priorities and be flexible
Strong influencing skills
Must be able to lead a team and manage/resolve employee conflict
Good at following and creating procedures
Operate in a team environment
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for use at all levels of the organization
Advanced abilities with Microsoft Office products, SAP or similar ERP system, Solumina
Able to ensure accurate and thorough communications with key internal customers and employees
Must be willing to work weekends as needed
Desired Skills:
Familiarity with collective bargaining agreement and supervising hourly/union employees.
Aircraft assembly knowledge.
Good at following and creating procedures.
Operate in a team environment.
Previous Sikorsky Experience.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
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At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

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  • Strategic

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Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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