Sr Manager, Aerostructures Operations

Sr Manager, Aerostructures Operations | Lockheed Martin

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

• Lead and manage the performance of salary and hourly manufacturing employees responsible for the manufacture and assembly of Aerostructures components.

• Deliver consistent communication to the facility salary and hourly workforce to maintain a safe workplace & enforce EH&S regulations within the operation.

• Identify, lead, foster and maintain LEAN principles in the manufacture of production and development Aerostructures components and assemblies.

• Coordinate daily with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Management and Production Control support members on a continuous basis to ensure required support is assigned to maintain production flow in support of on-time, on budget defect free deliverables.

• Coach and mentor employees in key positions to ensure that objectives are being met and ideas are being fostered throughout the shop.

• Ensure that a positive employee relations position is maintained promoting teamwork and cooperation, and the Company's management principles, policies, and programs are consistently practiced and work closely with Industrial Relationships support staff.

• Identify facility / capital improvements needs and support completion of projects.

The Sikorsky Aerostructures Product Center is responsible for the manufacture, procurement and assembly of helicopter airframe structures. The Product Center has an immediate opening for an Operations Senior Manager at our Bridgeport, CT facility where sub-assembly, major assembly and major component joining activities are conducted in support of UH/HH-60M, HH-60W and CH-53K airframe structures, airframe spares and or major airframe modifications.

This position reports directly to the Product Center General Manager and is responsible for providing leadership and managing all aspects of the Bridgeport, CT facility operations including managing approximately 10 non-represented salary and 185 represented hourly employees. Primary responsibilities include: leading all daily manufacturing operations activities, proactively developing and implementing effective process improvements, coordinating daily requirements for Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Management, Quality and Material Logistics support, development of methods, metrics and organizational goals to achieve on-time, on budget, defect free delivery of airframe structures and associated components.

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.