This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

Job Description

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for Linear Department personnel and Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost results while leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Candidate will work in coordination with Product Engineers, Production Planner, Assembly Production Supervisor and LTS Production Manager to ensure execution of tasks and milestones.

Responsibilities:

· Ensures Safety of all Linear Department personnel and immediately addresses any safety concern.

· Ensures Quality of product built in the Linear Department and re-prioritizes work if product must be put on hold for quality department review/disposition.

· Achievement of Delivery and Cost goals in the Linear Department; ensuring adherence to standard work and manufacturing instructions.

· Leads continuous improvement efforts, including development of standard work, balancing of operator loading, execution of time studies and implementation of 6S initiatives.

· Leads manufacturing problem solving efforts, investigates process failures and implements corrective actions in support of all shifts.

· Implements Lean methodologies including point of use tooling, material presentation, waste elimination and process improvements.

· Trains and mentors assigned personnel on EBOS, ISO procedures, manufacturing documentation and continuous improvement.

· Supports Linear Transfer Systems team with production results tracking and identification / implementation of countermeasures to improve performance.

· Responsible for accurate time clock reporting of assigned personnel and timecard approvals.

· Ensures accuracy of inventory in production areas and supports weekly cycle counting of product.

· Interfaces with production personnel including operators, quality inspectors, and product engineers.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of project, manufacturing or related engineering experience. Additionally, it is desired that the candidate has experience/education in the following areas:

· BS in an engineering/business discipline

· Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects

· Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems

· Established project management skills with the ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

· Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices and in-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems

· Excellent verbal and presentation skills suitable for interaction with production team and with various level of management

· Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques

· Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.

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We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.

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