Quality Supervisor - Backshops

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This Quality Supervisor (QS) position supporting the backshops is located in Stratford, CT on 2nd Shift. The QS is responsible for all aspects of quality supervision of inspection hourly associates for backshop inspection. The position will report to a Backshop Quality Asc. Manager in the RMS Sikorsky line of business. The candidate will provide leadership to hourly personnel as appropriate supporting the Sikorsky Back Shop Quality organization. The QS will provide leadership through identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives in these areas that support the Quality Organization’s key performance measurements, vision and strategy. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Managing collaboration efforts with DCMA for contract statement of work compliance to the quality management system, non-conforming material, and corrective actions Managing the grievance escalation process as appropriate. Maintaining a collaborative relationship with the Local 1150. Manage the training scheduling of the hourly associates. Managing metrics detailing hourly work force labor hour activities. Supporting the execution and achievement of all applicable Lockheed Martin, RMS and RMS Sikorsky business objectives.

Requirements

Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
Experience developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers.
Willingness and ability to work a consistent 2nd shift schedule, including occasional overtime or weekend coverage to meet production demands
Proven ability to lead shift teams, manage scheduling/training for hourly staff, and maintain collaborative relationships with union representatives (e.g., Local 1150).
Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions, set priorities and provide succinct direction in a dynamic business environment.
Knowledge of Sikorsky processes and procedures related to aircraft production (e.g. Non-conforming material management, etc.).
Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement as applicable.
Talent development and team building skills
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and drive change.
Strong working knowledge of problem solving/root cause analysis and process management.

Responsibilities

Managing collaboration efforts with DCMA for contract statement of work compliance to the quality management system, non-conforming material, and corrective actions
Managing the grievance escalation process as appropriate.
Maintaining a collaborative relationship with the Local 1150.
Manage the training scheduling of the hourly associates.
Managing metrics detailing hourly work force labor hour activities.
Supporting the execution and achievement of all applicable Lockheed Martin, RMS and RMS Sikorsky business objectives.