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Multifunctional Manufacturing Supv - L3

Lockheed Martin

Lexington, KYFull-time$65–121K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$65–121K/yr
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Manufacturing Supervisor leads day-to-day production-floor operations, overseeing manufacturing workflows, staffing, production schedules, safety, and quality. The role supervises and develops production personnel, monitors performance metrics, addresses bottlenecks, and coordinates with Quality Assurance and Maintenance. It also maintains production status and applies Earned Value Management principles while driving continuous improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manufacturing EquipmentAssembly ProcessesProduction SchedulingEarned Value ManagementManufacturing Execution SystemsSAPOraclePlexMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelWordOutlookOSHA StandardsIndustrial SafetyCompliance GuidelinesLean ManufacturingSix Sigma5SAutomated ManufacturingHigh-Speed ManufacturingRegulated Manufacturing

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED3+ Years Manufacturing Experience2+ Years Lead ExperienceSix Sigma Green or Yellow Belt5S CertificationAssociate or Bachelor's in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or RelatedOSHA 10 or 30-Hour General Industry Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees day-to-day operations on the production floor, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing processes that meet quality standards and production schedules. This role provides direct front-line leadership to production operators, technicians, and assembly personnel. This position is required to maintain accurate production status and apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles. Manage daily manufacturing workflows, prioritizing work orders, assigning tasks, and adjusting staffing to meet target delivery schedules within budget.

Job Duties include but are not limited to.

  • Monitor production metrics (KPIs) such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, cycle times, downtime, scrap rates, and labor efficiency.

  • Facilitate daily shift-start huddles and shift handovers to ensure seamless operational continuity across shifts.

  • Identify bottlenecks, production delays, and process improvements; execute rapid troubleshooting and root cause problem-solving.

  • Team Leadership & People Management

  • Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of production personnel.

  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide regular coaching and constructive feedback, and administer disciplinary actions when necessary in coordination with Human Resources.

  • Oversee onboarding, cross-training, and competency assessments to maintain workforce flexibility and depth.

  • Manage shift attendance, schedule time-off requests, and review timecards to optimize labor utilization and manage overtime costs.

  • Safety, Health & Environmental (EHS) Compliance

  • Serve as an active champion for plant safety, enforcing all OSHA, company safety policies, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

  • Conduct regular safety walks, job hazard assessments, and routine safety audits.

  • Lead incident/near-miss investigations, complete documentation, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

  • Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with environmental standards.

  • Enforce adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).

  • Partner with Quality Assurance to resolve non-conformances, quarantine defective materials, and implement corrective actions.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, A3, and Root Cause Analysis.

  • Collaborate with Maintenance teams to coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and minimize unplanned equipment downtime.

  • Monitor production flow and coordinating with functional teams to prevent production delays.

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including at least 2 years in a lead capacity.

Solid understanding of manufacturing equipment, assembly processes, and production scheduling.

Familiarity with earned value management concepts / Manufacturing Execution Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex).

Working proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Safety & Regulatory: In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, industrial safety practices, and standard compliance guidelines.

Desired Skills

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green/Yellow Belt, or 5S certification.

Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.

OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry certification.

Experience in an automated, high-speed, or regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical device, or food packaging).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $65200.00 - $121200.00

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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,130 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–121K/yr
  • US median$74–103K/yr497 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $93K, is 5% above the US median midpoint ($89K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Supervisor salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 31 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs in Kentucky and 1,130 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Manufacturing Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (825 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 437 of the 1,130 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs (39%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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