Lean Value Stream Leader - Energetic Assemblies

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Graham, KY seeks a seasoned Value Stream Manager for Energetic Assemblies. Lead the function, directing production, quality, and engineering teams to meet commitments.

You will drive continuous improvement, capacity planning, and resource optimization in a lean, safety-conscious environment while partnering with functional leads on transitions from development to production.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or operations management or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing/operations.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Energetic Assemblies Value Stream and meet customer and business commitments.
• Direct production, quality and engineering resources within the Value Stream.
• Oversee procurement resources and support energetic development programs.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics for programs.
• Analyze KPI variances and implement countermeasures and corrective actions.
• Foster continuous improvement through EBOS and lean practices.
• Develop and mentor team members for lean decision-making.
• Coordinate capacity planning with functional leads to meet demand.
• Prioritize production, quality, testing, and resources as needed.
• Support transitions from development to production and budget adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational

Communication

Business acumen

Analytical

Employee management

Strategic thinking

ERP/MRP

MS Office Suite

Lean manufacturing

Supply chain strategy

Education

BS Degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Graham, KY seeks a seasoned Value Stream Manager for Energetic Assemblies. Lead the function, directing production, quality, and engineering teams to meet commitments.

You will drive continuous improvement, capacity planning, and resource optimization in a lean, safety-conscious environment while partnering with functional leads on transitions from development to production.