Description: Role Overview
The Manufacturing Supervisor on SECOND SHIFT (2:30 PM – 12:00 AM) will lead multiple manufacturing disciplines at Lockheed Martin Space in King of Prussia, PA. This role is responsible for ensuring quality, schedule, and cost goals are met across multiple programs, while driving process improvements and fostering an accountable, high-performing team.

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Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage multiple manufacturing disciplines and coordinate daily operations in an integrated team environment.
• Collaborate with Production Control, Production Engineering, Quality, Design Engineering, and other support functions.
• Lead cross-functional production meetings to align teams and drive performance.
• Support process improvement initiatives aimed at achieving operational targets, including “target zero” metrics.
• Inspire, motivate, and hold team members accountable for performance, creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, compensation, recognition, and disciplinary actions within the team.

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Work Environment

• SECOND SHIFT schedule: 2:30 PM – 12:00 AM, 9x80 schedule (every other Friday off).
• Fast-paced and collaborative manufacturing setting.
• Team-oriented culture requiring coordination across multiple departments and disciplines.
• Hands-on supervision with frequent interaction with both leadership and technical staff.

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Company Mission & Program Overview

Lockheed Martin Space delivers advanced space technologies and solutions critical to national security and scientific discovery. The Manufacturing Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring production excellence, compliance, and the delivery of high-quality products that support Lockheed Martin’s mission.

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Why LM

Lockheed Martin fosters a diverse, inclusive, and performance-driven culture. Employees work in a collaborative environment where innovation, accountability, and continuous learning are valued. The company provides opportunities to develop professionally while contributing to missions that impact society and global security.

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Why You’ll Love This Role

• Lead and energize a skilled, multidisciplinary team.
• Drive tangible improvements in manufacturing processes and operational performance.
• Participate in meaningful work that directly supports national security and space exploration.
• Develop leadership and technical expertise in a respected, global organization.
  Basic Qualifications:Candidates must meet all requirements listed below:
• Previous leadership experience, formal or informal, in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints, and translate instructions for mechanics or technicians.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills: These skills are not required but strengthen candidacy:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading teams and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, adaptable environment.
• Experience motivating teams, including in unionized settings.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, cost reduction strategies, and performance metrics.
• Experience using SAP software.
• Familiarity with IPC (Institute for Printed Circuits) standards, ISO 9000, and I40001 audit readiness.
• Data analysis skills to guide continuous improvement and accountability.
• Understanding of chemical processes and printed wiring board fabrication or related fields.
• Conflict resolution skills and the ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management, workplace safety, training, foreign object debris (FOD) prevention, and time accounting.

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret

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:

9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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:

SPACE

Relocation Available:

No

Career Area:

Management

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Second