Paint Supervisor - Level 3 (Must be able to work multiple shifts)

Lockheed Martin•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As the Paint Supervisor - Level 3 you will be responsible for directing daily coating activities, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Must be able to work multiple shifts
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)

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

flexible scheduling options
comprehensive benefits package
flexible schedules
competitive pay
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
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
accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month
accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually
receive at least 96 hours for holidays
incentive plan eligible