Aerostructures Manager - 2nd​/3rd Shift

Overview

WHAT WE'RE DOING The Sikorsky Aerostructures Product Center is responsible for the manufacture, procurement and assembly of helicopter airframe structures. The Product Center has an opening for a 2nd Shift Operations Manager at our Bridgeport, CT facility where sub-assembly, major assembly, composite manufacturing and hydraulic and pneumatic tube fabrication are conducted in support of UH/HH-60M, HH-60W and CH-53K programs. This position reports to the Aerostructures Bridgeport Operations Senior Manager and provides leadership over Major and Sub-assembly Operations on 2nd and 3rd shifts, including oversight of area supervisors and hourly associates.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include leading and managing Bridgeport 2nd and 3rd shift sub-assembly and assembly manufacture of UH/HH-60M and HH-60W fuselages. This includes oversight of area supervisors as well as all area metrics including cost (product and indirect cost), quality (MRB’s, Standard Repairs and Reworks), delivery (schedule performance), ESH (injury prevention and area safety and ergonomic improvements), staffing, interface with union stewards as required and daily interface with the area hourly workforce.

This position also requires frequent interface with the Aerostructures Product Center Leadership team, as well as functional support organizations including Material Logistics, Supply Management, Manufacturing Engineering, ESH, Industrial Engineering and Quality. Detailed responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct supervision for area supervisors
• Plan, lead, & manage the daily activities associated with Bridgeport Major Assembly Build Units
• Responsible for area performance (schedule, quality and cost) including participation & follow up actions from daily/weekly cost & quality meetings
• Responsible for area workload, individual assignments & staffing
• Coordinate daily with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Management, Material Logistics & Industrial Engineering as needed to support the area of responsibility
• Coordinate with the Continuous Improvement organization on identifying, planning & implementing area improvement plans
• Participate in daily and weekly site & center production cost & quality meetings
• Communicate to the area workforce on a daily basis

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a world leader in the aerospace industry. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, excellence, & 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 & performance.

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.

You have the ability to manage direct and indirect budgets and comply with company ethics policies.

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.

You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of aviation.

• The candidate should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and must have demonstrated ability to work effectively with associates at all levels throughout the organization.
• Excellent analytical skills / thinking

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. If matched, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work onsite

Onsite full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.