Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead assembly operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee personnel safety, product quality, and cost efficiency while collaborating with engineers and planners. Your leadership will be crucial in implementing Lean methodologies and enhancing operational processes. If you possess strong interpersonal skills and a passion for manufacturing excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project or manufacturing experience required.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality of products while leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor personnel on procedures and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Tools

ERP/MRP Planning Systems

Job description

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 to learn more.

Job Description

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor will be responsible for Assembly Department personnel and Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost results while leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate will work in coordination with Product Engineers, Production Planners, and Production Managers to ensure the execution of tasks and milestones.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensures safety of all personnel and immediately addresses any safety concerns.
2. Ensures quality of product built and re-prioritizes work if the product must be put on hold for quality department review/disposition.
3. Achieves delivery and cost goals; ensures adherence to standard work and manufacturing instructions.
4. Leads continuous improvement efforts, including development of standard work, balancing of operator loading, execution of time studies, and implementation of 5S initiatives.
5. Leads manufacturing problem-solving efforts, investigates process failures, and implements corrective actions support all shifts.
6. Implements Lean methodologies including point of use tooling, material presentation, waste elimination, and process improvements.
7. Trains and mentors assigned personnel on EBOS, ISO procedures, manufacturing documentation, and continuous improvement.
8. Responsible for accurate time clock reporting of assigned personnel and timecard approvals.
9. Ensures accuracy of inventory in production areas and supports weekly cycle counting of product.
10. 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:

• 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 of ERP/MRP planning systems.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills suitable for interaction with production teams and various levels of management.
• Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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.