Production Supervisor (Day Shift)

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Graham, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor (Day Shift) to plan and execute daily production activities. You will coordinate with the Production Manager and technicians to ensure manufacturing and testing tasks are carried out efficiently and safely.

The role requires 3–5 years in aerospace production and 1–3 years in supervision, with strong planning, leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in aerospace production manufacturing.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years experience in supervision of production staff.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily production activities to support customer programs.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager and technicians to complete tasks for manufacturing and testing.
• Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement; promote one-piece flow wherever possible.
• Maintain production metrics and reports; ensure timely updates and documentation.
• Direct production floor technicians on daily work and priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Teamwork

Communication

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Kaizen

Education

A.S. degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Production Supervisor (Day Shift)# Careers at Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.## Production Supervisor (Day Shift)Apply: Graham, KY: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: February 8, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): REQ107634This 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**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.*### About this Subsidiary**Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company** (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, CT with facilities in Moorpark, CA, San Rafael, CA and Graham, KY is a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Our capabilities include customized man-portable breaching systems; fully integrated payload system, subsystem or energetic component production; shock tube-based, signal transmission technology integrated with our highly reliable family of detonators; and armored vehicle solutions. EBAD also has extensive satellite/spacecraft and missile/aircraft/launch vehicle manufacturing capabilities for system initiation, signal transfer, separation release, actuation and deployment and flight termination. No matter what the mission, EBAD can provide tailored, customized solutions to address our customers' challenges.*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.*