Production Supervisor (Day Shift)

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Graham, KY seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, coordinating with engineers and technicians to meet customer programs. The role emphasizes lean flow, cross-training, and safe operation within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in aerospace production and 1–3 years of supervision, with an AS degree and strong leadership, communication, and ERP/MRP skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in aerospace production manufacturing with 1 to 3 years supervising staff.
• AS degree in a technical discipline.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; adaptable to changing priorities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP, MS Office suite.
• LEAN manufacturing experience preferred; BATFE and ITAR compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily production activities to support customer programs.
• Coordinate with Production Manager and technicians to complete manufacturing and testing tasks.
• Drive cross-training to strengthen operator resources.
• Collaborate with Product Engineers and Development Engineers for flow and process accuracy.
• Coach and develop staff; enforce policies and procedures.
• Recruit, hire, orient, and train employees; foster personal growth.
• Promote Kaizen and one-piece flow manufacturing.
• Maintain production metrics and report timely.
• Maintain quality service and safe, clean work environment.
• Ensure Kanban materials are ordered to maintain flow.
• Ensure tools/equipment calibration is up to date.
• Direct production floor technicians; promote teamwork.
• Maintain production documents, KPIs, training procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Building

Adaptability

Education

AS degree in technical discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

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

EBAD seeks a proven leader for the position of Production Supervisor. This position is located in Graham, KY and will report to the Value Stream Manager.

Responsibilities:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning and executing daily production activities required to support customer programs. This position coordinates with the Production Manager and technicians to complete the tasks associated with product manufacturing and testing.

Principal duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Drives cross-training efforts to continuously develop and strengthen operator resources and capabilities.
• Works closely with Product Engineers and Development Engineers to ensure feedback with regards to flow of operations and process accuracy is given for Manufacturing Instructions and Assembly Drawings.
• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Act as Kaizen champion for the team, ensures standard work Kaizen results are sustained. Strive for one-piece flow manufacturing.
• Ensure the production metrics are being maintained and accurately reported on a timely basis
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures Kanban materials for the shop floor are ordered/replenished as necessary to maintain production flow.
• Ensures calibrated tools/equipment are returned to calibration on a timely basis.
• Directs the production floor technicians on daily work
• Promotes high morale, teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Ensures all production support documents are maintained and updated according to company policy to include key performance indicators, production reports, training procedures and records.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in aerospace production manufacturing and include a minimum of 1 to 3 years experience in the supervision of production staff.
• A.S. degree in a technical discipline
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.
• Demonstrated expertise in all areas of responsibility.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels and to cross-functional groups.
• Good working knowledge of computer applications such as ERP/MRP, proficient in MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Word.
• Ability to motivate people, particularly in a production workforce environment
• LEAN Manufacturing concept implementation experience preferred
• Candidates must meet all requirements under BATFE and ITAR.

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.