Job ID: 678437BR Date posted: Oct. 21, 2024
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

At the Avionics Product Center, we are at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge electrical instrumentation and wire harnesses to all Final Assembly locations. With a dedicated team of over 220 employees, we ensure the highest standards of quality and precision in every product we deliver. Our mission is to support Sikorsky’s innovative aerospace and defense projects, contributing to the success of our global operations.

THE WORK

As a Supervisor within the Avionics Product Center, you will oversee a team of hourly operators across one or multiple business units in Stratford, CT. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the assembly, testing, and control of in-process and finished goods meet company standards, government regulations, and contract requirements. You will:
• Supervise and manage daily operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Assist in developing and managing budgets, staffing, and training programs.
• Participate in management meetings to discuss business status and strategies.
• Lead daily team meetings to communicate company objectives and business updates.
• Ensure a safe working environment through regular Environmental, Health, and Safety audits.
• Promote an ethics-based business culture and encourage employee involvement and innovation.

WHO WE ARE

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial, and military use. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to deliver advanced technologies and solutions that protect and enhance the lives of people around the world. At the Avionics Product Center, we pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute to our shared goals.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a detail-oriented, technical professional with a background in avionics. Your leadership skills and commitment to quality make you an ideal candidate for this role. You have:
• Experience in supervising assembly and testing operations.
• Strong understanding of compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, staffing, and training programs.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• A commitment to fostering a safe and ethical work environment.
• The ability to encourage and recognize employee contributions to improve operations.

WHY JOIN US

Joining the Avionics Product Center means becoming part of a team that values innovation, quality, and collaboration. At Sikorsky, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a difference globally. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to employee well-being and development. Be part of a team that is shaping the future of aerospace and defense.
Basic Qualifications:
Ability to understand procedures, work instructions and specifications, and apply this knowledge in day to day activities;
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS office applications with the ability to learn new programs that may be job specific;
Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings;
Ability to work in customer-focused environment, maintaining effective communication with internal/external customers, including DCMA
Desired Skills:
Experience in a manufacturing environment;
Experience working with represented hourly labor force;
Experience with SAP;
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, either ISO 9001 or AS9100;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills a plus.
Previous Sikorsky experience
Clearance Level: None
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where we’re engineering a better tomorrow.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second