Lockheed Martin

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Lockheed Martin$77K — $136K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Prior supervisory or leadership experience in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience building positive customer relationships.
  • Strong communication skills essential for leadership roles.
  • Knowledge of Sikorsky production processes and non-conformance management.
  • Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee quality supervision of inspection associates in overhaul and repair.
  • Drive employee performance and enforce operational conduct rules.
  • Manage time and attendance records to optimize workforce productivity.
  • Monitor and analyze labor hour metrics for workforce efficiency.
  • Ensure adherence to ESH Cardinal Rules and FOD program standards.
  • Identify and address training gaps among team members.
  • Collaborate with DCMA to ensure compliance with quality management systems.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
  • Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
  • 401(k) matching plan for retirement savings.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses.
  • Education Assistance to support ongoing learning.
  • Parental Leave for family support.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and annual holiday leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

THE WORK
This Quality Supervisor (QS) position supporting the overhaul and repair (O&R) is located in Shelton, CT on 2nd Shift. The QS is responsible for all aspects of quality supervision of inspection hourly associates for component, detail, processing and non-destructive inspection. The position will report to the Shelton O&R Quality Manager in the RMS Sikorsky line of business.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• The QS is expected to read, understand, and drive employee performance by leveraging the tools available within the collective bargaining unit agreement.
• The QS is expected to drive and hold their employees accountable to the General Rules of Conduct.
• The QS is expected to have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of all work, especially priorities, within their respective areas and provide daily status on progress.
• The QS is expected to manage the time and attendance records and balance overtime offerings.
• The QS is expected to review and react to hourly work force labor hour metrics.
• The QS is expected to drive team member adherence to ESH Cardinal Rules, 6S housekeeping standards, and FOD program standards.
• The QS is expected to identify training gaps and working with training personnel to close gaps.
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
• Maintaining a collaborative relationship with the Local 1150.
• Manage the training scheduling of the hourly associates.
• Supporting the execution and achievement of all applicable Lockheed Martin, RMS and RMS Sikorsky business objectives.
• Identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives in these areas that support the Quality Organization's key performance measurements, vision and strategy.

WHO YOU ARE
You are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.

Basic Qualifications
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience is highly desirable, with a proven track record of leading teams, developing talent, and driving results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers.

Desired skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills. Particularly being able to have hard conversations and address behaviors in a timely manner.
• 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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: 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. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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114,000 employees
Market Cap
$126.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$65.3 billion
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