Manufacturing Manager- 2nd shift
Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, Connecticut
Job Responsibilities
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we design, build, and deliver innovative aircraft solutions for commercial, industrial, and military applications. Our Blades Product Center plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and precision of the components that help our aircraft achieve unmatched performance. We are committed to continuous improvement through advanced methodologies like Six Sigma, ensuring we deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
THE WORK
As the central focal point for the Blades Product Center, you will provide leadership and manage all aspects of the assigned build positions. Your role is essential to ensuring the safety, quality, cost, and schedule of the manufacturing process. Working within a union environment, you will need to foster accurate and transparent communication with both internal customers and employees. Additionally, you will lead transformation efforts through Six Sigma tools, championing continuous improvement in key areas such as safety, quality, and cost control. You will also oversee employee development, quality initiatives (including 6S and EH&S compliance), and manage both direct and indirect budgets. Maintenance of facility schedules will also fall under your purview.
WHO WE ARE
Sikorsky is a leader in the aerospace industry, renowned for designing and manufacturing some of the most advanced helicopters in the world. We are committed to innovation, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do. As part of the Lockheed Martin family, we combine our rich history of aircraft manufacturing with cutting-edge technology to provide solutions that empower our customers to succeed.
WHO YOU ARE
You are an experienced leader in manufacturing or operations, comfortable working in a union environment. You excel in driving continuous improvement using Six Sigma methodologies and have a track record of managing teams and processes to deliver on safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals. You are a strategic thinker who invests in employee development, guiding your team toward future growth and success. With a deep understanding of EH&S standards and quality initiatives, you thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to take ownership of the budget, facility schedules, and the overall performance of the assigned positions.
WHY JOIN US
At Sikorsky, we don’t just build aircraft—we build careers. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry and be part of an organization that values continuous improvement, innovation, and teamwork. Join us and be a leader in shaping the future of aviation while advancing your career with a global leader in aerospace.
Basic Qualifications:
Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision is required.
Candidate must:
Be 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
Strong Lean manufacturing / process improvement experience
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for use at all levels of the organization
6+ years of relevant experience
Previous Supervisor experience
Desired Skills:
Advanced abilities with Microsoft Office products, SAP, Solumina
Successful applicant must be willing to work any shift and overtime.
Familiarity with aerospace industry preferred.
Previous supervisor experience in a union 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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
About
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.
Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.
Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
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Qualifications
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
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Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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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.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
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