Manufacturing Supervisor - Chelmsford, MA - 1st Shift

Lockheed Martin•Chelmsford, MA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic supervisor who is ready to hit the ground running. This role is all about leadership on the floor, setting the pace, developing people, and ensuring factory execution. As a Manufacturing Supervisor (6:00am – 4:30PM, Monday–Thursday) in Chelmsford Operations, you will be the leader in the room every day who is setting the pace, driving results, and supporting the operators who make our mission possible. This is a visible leadership position where your impact is immediate and measurable. This is more than just running a shift - it’s about shaping the heartbeat of the factory and driving mission-critical results. This is a proven stepping stone to broader leadership opportunities within LM Operations, with high visibility to site leadership. You’ll have real autonomy to lead your team, make decisions, and drive improvements.

Requirements

Ability to support 1st Shift, 6:00AM – 4:30 PM
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
Manufacturing experience
Ability to effectively use SAP/APRISO for production applications
Ability to lead independently and make timely decisions
Capable of assigning work to non-unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to partner across Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to remove barriers
Comfortable using digital tools (such as SAP, Apriso, MS Office, reporting systems)
Ability to support a flexible work schedule supporting overtime, off-Fridays and/or weekends as required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Nice To Haves

Experience in leading or supporting teams to execute daily production plans, level-load work, and keep product flow on track
Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while staying focused on results.
Builds trust, energizes teams, and creates a culture of accountability and engagement.
Excellent at giving/receiving feedback and partnering across operators, peers, and leadership
Skilled at managing multiple priorities while driving resolution with urgency.
Handles tough conversations and challenges head-on, turning obstacles into opportunities
Uses data and metrics to identify issues, improve yields, and strengthen performance
Understands the connection between cost, quality, and daily execution – Leads team to deliver all three.
Models Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors daily, inspiring trust, driving the mission, and developing people.
Uses data and boots-on-the-ground approach to understand people, processes, and performance drivers.
Brings determination, dedication, and pride in team success.
Clear, direct, and adaptable across all levels – from operators to senior leadership.
Exposure to Six Sigma Principles and Green Belt Certification
Experience working the defense industry or in an ISO9001, AS9100 environment

Responsibilities

Own daily factory execution across safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
Provide clear guidance, monitor workflow, and ensure operators know expectations and goals.
Drive daily huddles, Performance Management Teams (PMT), and performance metrics to keep the team aligned and on track.
Coach, mentor, and hold your team accountable while building engagement and teamwork.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Production Planning, and other functions to quickly remove barriers to product flow.
Ensure smooth communication and handoffs so 1st and 2nd shift operate as one unified team.
Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives that strengthen performance and execution.