Area Manager Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

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. Job Details Company Mission & Program Overview Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity.

While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision.

We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Key Duties & Responsibilities If you are a hardworking, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team as a Manufacturing Supervisor in Courtland, AL. You will have the pleasure of leading and managing team members of a strong multi-disciplined team which provides underlying component manufacturing, disassembly, assembly, and materials stewardship capabilities within our Courtland, Alabama facility.

You will be responsible for day-to-day improvement activities, mid to long range strategy, and ensuring production will be fit and ready to support our customers' needs. You will exhibit strengths in leadership, communication (both oral and written), and presentation/organizational skills by communicating with employees, managers, and customers maintaining sustainable working relationship. You will be engaged in the role of a First Line Leader supporting the manufacturing team; Demonstrate Full Spectrum Leadership imperatives of deliver results, shape the future, build effective relationships, energize the team, and model personal excellence.

You will have primary responsibility for the daily execution of your assigned workforce - to include direct accountability for cost, schedule, and quality performance. You will drive continuous improvement and development of technical competencies, talent, and performance; assisting with performance evaluations. You will provide a safe work environment; identifying and correcting unsafe conditions in timely manner.

You will maintain effective oversight and management of the team, team building, and individual team member development; establishing a baseline of technician skills and establish cross-training plans to maximize workforce capacity. You will prioritize production orders and assign daily tasks. Ensure shop activities are resourced properly and that we are working towards efficient processes.

You will drive, track, and manage all WIP in the work-cell and help eliminate obstacles that prevent the steady flow of hardware on the floor. You will assess manufacturing/test performance to accomplish cost, schedule, and quality objectives for the production manufacturing areas. You will communicate regularly with manufacturing/Test leadership, program leadership, functional leadership, and support personnel.

You will ensure employees and leadership comply with defined core processes and defined processes that are program specific. Basic Qualifications Experience in manufacturing Experience leading teams and/or resources Experience working with cross functional groups Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance Desired Skills 8-10 years experience in Manufacturing Understanding of Lean Methodologies and/or elimination of waste Harness Fabrication, Missile Integration, and Ordnance experience Demonstrated conflict resolution ability Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university (Management, Production Operations Management, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience/combined education Shop Floor Management experience Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00 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.