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Operations Supervisor - Composites
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What they do
An Operations Supervisor manages daily operations and activities for a company or organization. Primarily involved in supervising and coordinating the activities of front-line employees such as monitoring work progress, providing training, and ensuring compliance. Has authority over the work of their team members but typically reports to higher-level management.
$79,999 / year median in Connecticut
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Operations Supervisor
- Composites
Lockheed Martin
Bridgeport, Connecticut
PERMANENT
Updated 09/03/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Description:
WHAT WERE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of designing and manufacturing advanced helicopters for both commercial and military missions. Our Aerostructures group, based in Stratford, CT, is dedicated to the structural assembly of our fixed-wing aircraft. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and delivering top-quality products to our customers.
THE WORK
Aerostructure Supervisor who will provide Supervision and oversight to a team of hourly bargaining unit employees engaged in performing diversified operations to fabricate experimental, prototype and/or production aircraft composite parts, components and assemblies. Ensure all components are completed according to blueprint requirements and delivered to the customer in a timely manner. Must be able to ensure accurate and thorough communications with key internal customers and employees
WHO WE ARE
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a world leader in the aerospace industry. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, excellence, and delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers. Our team is passionate about aviation and dedicated to creating advanced helicopters and aircraft that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a dedicated and experienced supervisor with a strong background in aerospace or a related field. You possess excellent leadership skills and are adept at managing teams in a fast-paced environment. Your attention to detail ensures that all work is completed according to blueprint requirements and delivered on time. You are committed to continuous improvement and employee development, and you have a strong understanding of safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements. Your ability to manage direct and indirect budgets and comply with company ethics policies is second to none.
WHY JOIN US
Joining Sikorsky means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the aerospace industry, with access to continuous development and growth opportunities. We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Additionally, you will benefit from a competitive compensation and benefits package. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of aviation.
Additional Information
This position requires working the 1st shift, with occasional extended workweeks that may include Saturdays and select Sundays.
Basic Qualifications:
- Previous Manufacturing or Supervisory experience
- Previous experience with composites and fabrications
- Must be willing to support off shifts as needed
- Must hold a Bachelors degree with at least 3+ years of experience, or equivalent experience combined with education.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in working with represented employees
- Knowledge of composite production methods, procedures and problems and processes associated with complex composite aircraft components.
- Advanced abilities with Microsoft Office products, SAP, Solumina
- 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 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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
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.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
RMS
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Manufacturing
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance