Manufacturing Supervisor - Chelmsford, MA - 1st Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 13, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Manages more than one functional area of manufacturing, such as machining, assembly, tool and die, packaging. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
You will be a 1st shift supervisor with our Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) Chelmsford Operations team. We are seeking a dynamic supervisor who is ready to hit the ground running. This role is all about leadership on the floor, setting the pace, developing people, and ensuring factory execution.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Manufacturing Supervisor (6:00am - 4:30PM, Monday-Thursday) in Chelmsford Operations, you will be the leader in the room every day who is setting the pace, driving results, and supporting the operators who make our mission possible.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the team: Own daily factory execution across safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
- Set direction and accountability: Provide clear guidance, monitor workflow, and ensure operators know expectations and goals.
- Run the rhythm: Drive daily huddles, Performance Management Teams (PMT), and performance metrics to keep the team aligned and on track.
- Develop people: Coach, mentor, and hold your team accountable while building engagement and teamwork.
- Solve problems in real time: Partner with Quality, Engineering, Production Planning, and other functions to quickly remove barriers to product flow.
- Connect shifts: Ensure smooth communication and handoffs so 1st and 2nd shift operate as one unified team.
- Drive improvement: Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives that strengthen performance and execution.
- MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to support 1st Shift, 6:00AM - 4:30 PM
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
- Manufacturing experience
- Ability to effectively use SAP/APRISO for production applications
- Ability to lead independently and make timely decisions
- Capable of assigning work to non-unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to partner across Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to remove barriers
- Comfortable using digital tools (such as SAP, Apriso, MS Office, reporting systems)
- Ability to support a flexible work schedule supporting overtime, off-Fridays and/or weekends as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
Desired Skills
- Experience in leading or supporting teams to execute daily production plans, level-load work, and keep product flow on track
- Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while staying focused on results.
- Builds trust, energizes teams, and creates a culture of accountability and engagement.
- Excellent at giving/receiving feedback and partnering across operators, peers, and leadership
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities while driving resolution with urgency.
- Handles tough conversations and challenges head-on, turning obstacles into opportunities
- Uses data and metrics to identify issues, improve yields, and strengthen performance
- Understands the connection between cost, quality, and daily execution - Leads team to deliver all three.
- Models Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors daily, inspiring trust, driving the mission, and developing people.
- Uses data and boots-on-the-ground approach to understand people, processes, and performance drivers.
- Brings determination, dedication, and pride in team success.
- Clear, direct, and adaptable across all levels - from operators to senior leadership.
- Exposure to Six Sigma Principles and Green Belt Certification
• Experience working the defense industry or in an ISO9001, AS9100 environment
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.