Description:

You will be the Manufacturing Supervisor for the Optical Components Center (OCC). Our team is responsible for ultra‑precision machining, additive manufacturing, and the development and production of complex optical components and sophisticated electronic systems.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Supervisor you will be at the helm of coordinating multiple processes, ensuring smooth production flow, and meeting key performance goals.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Prioritizing hardware through various production stages and communicating status updates to leadership.


• Managing quality, schedule, and cost goals across several work cells.


• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive process improvements and optimize workflows.


• Inspiring and motivating team members, setting high standards for performance excellence, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.


• Overseeing the integration of fabrication, photolithography, and thin‑film coating processes under one roof.

Why Join Us

The Optical Components Center is Lockheed Martin’s center of excellence for manufacturing optics. In this role you will work with a variety of materials, see how light can be shaped and controlled, and support multiple high‑impact programs. You’ll be part of a culture that empowers bold thinking, growth‑mindset leadership, and turning ambitious ideas into reality while enjoying flexible work‑life balance.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:
Prior leadership/management experience in a manufacturing environment
Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment of at least 1 year
Prior team leadership experience
Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques
Microsoft Office suite knowledge, skills, and experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to facility requirements
Must be able to work 1st, 2nd or Weekend shift
Desired Skills:
Completed Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working in a Union Environment
Prior leadership/management experience in a complex manufacturing environment
Experience with tracking and managing cost, quality, and schedule, in a manufacturing environment.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First