Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Graham (KY, TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead their Assembly Department. In this role, you will ensure safety, quality, and cost efficiency while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership will be crucial in managing personnel and collaborating with engineers and planners to meet production goals. If you have a passion for manufacturing excellence and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to innovation and quality in mission-critical hardware solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project, manufacturing, or related engineering experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality of products while leading the assembly team.
• Implement Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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.

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 execution of tasks and milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures safety of all personnel and immediately addresses any safety concerns.
• Ensures quality of products built and re-prioritizes work if products must be put on hold for quality review/disposition.
• Achieves delivery and cost goals; ensures adherence to standard work and manufacturing instructions.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts, including development of standard work, balancing operator load, conducting time studies, and implementing 5S initiatives.
• Leads manufacturing problem-solving efforts, investigates process failures, and implements corrective actions across all shifts.
• Implements Lean methodologies such as point-of-use tooling, material presentation, waste elimination, and process improvements.
• Trains and mentors personnel on EBOS, ISO procedures, manufacturing documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for accurate time clock reporting and timecard approvals for assigned personnel.
• Ensures inventory accuracy in production areas and supports weekly cycle counts.
• 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. Additional desired qualifications include:

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to lead programs/projects.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Project management skills with experience in documenting, planning, marketing, and executing programs.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, and ERP/MRP planning systems.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills suitable for interaction with production teams and management at various levels.
• Proficiency 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.