F-16 Build Team Completion Supervisor, Systems/Test

F-16 Build Team Completion Supervisor, Systems/Test

Location: Greenville SC

What You Will Be Doing
As the F-16 Build Team Completion Supervisor – Systems/Test, you will lead and manage a highly skilled team responsible for the final assembly and production of the F-16V Block 70 aircraft. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that the build process adheres to Lockheed Martin’s high standards for safety, quality, cost control, and timely delivery. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the production team, ensuring that all technical, procedural, and customer requirements are met. Your leadership will focus on continuous process improvement, employee development, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and System Program Office. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the production of one of the world’s most advanced fighter jets while working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will help drive the success of the F-16 program through strong leadership, efficient processes, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the F-16V Block 70 build team, ensuring all structural and systems components are assembled according to safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

- Identify and implement process enhancements to improve production flow, reduce costs, and increase efficiency, while ensuring timely delivery of aircraft.

- Oversee the allocation of resources, production control, equipment, and logistics to optimize production outcomes and minimize disruptions.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and the System Program Office to ensure smooth project execution and high customer satisfaction.

- Uphold Lockheed Martin's standards by maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols, company policies, and production procedures, while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a strong background in managing teams in high-paced production environments, particularly in aerospace manufacturing. You have a keen eye for detail, are process-driven, and maintain high standards of safety and quality while continually seeking ways to improve efficiency. Adaptable and forward-thinking, you excel in navigating change and helping your team do the same. With strong communication and problem-solving skills, you effectively build relationships with key stakeholders and lead your team through challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our Commitment to DEI
We Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.

Greenville, SC
This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.

To be considered for this opportunity, candidate must be a US citizen.
Basic Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in Aviation Production or Maintenance, Modification, Repair and Overhaul (MMRO) Operations.

Experience leading a team to meet critical schedules, resolve complex and/or time sensitive technical or operational issues.

Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.

Experience interacting with internal/external customers.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Desired skills
Aviation Experience

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college

Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize assignments.

Previously awarded an Air Force, Army, Marine, or Navy 7 level discipline skill level rating or possess equivalent civilian experience with associated credential such as an licensed FAA “Airframe and Power" plant or Inspector Airframe license.

Recent fighter aircraft experience

Ability to obtain a security clearance as required.

Ability to create and utilize metrics related to performance.

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.

SAP experience is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to create, monitor and report on all executive operations metrics.

Experience in Lean Manufacturing or processes.

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.

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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.

Other Important Information
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.

This position is for a 2nd shift supervisor in SWBS1121. Technician work hours are 4:30pm to 3:00am.
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Interview is conducted using the STAR format.

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

Work Schedule Information
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.

Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $74,700 - $143,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $85,900 - $161,900. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.