Second-Shift Lean Production Leader

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Employee wellness resources

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking a Production Supervisor for the second shift to lead the Linear Department, ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost targets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the cell. You will coordinate with product engineers, planners, and supervisors to meet milestones.

The role requires 3+ years in project, manufacturing or related engineering, with a BS in engineering or business and strong leadership, problem-solving and

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering/business discipline is strongly preferred.
• 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 ERP/MRP planning systems.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills suitable for interaction with production team and with various level of management.
• Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Safety of all Linear Department personnel and immediately addresses any safety concern.
• Ensures Quality of product built in the Linear Department and re-prioritizes work if product must be put on hold for quality department review/disposition.
• Achievement of Delivery and Cost goals in the Linear Department; ensuring adherence to standard work and manufacturing instructions.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts, including development of standard work, balancing of operator loading, execution of time studies and implementation of 6S initiatives.
• Leads manufacturing problem solving efforts, investigates process failures and implements corrective actions in support of all shifts.
• Implements Lean methodologies including point of use tooling, material presentation, waste elimination and process improvements.
• Trains and mentors assigned personnel on EBOS, ISO procedures, manufacturing documentation and continuous improvement.
• Supports Linear Transfer Systems team with production results tracking and identification/implementation of countermeasures to improve performance.
• Responsible for accurate time clock reporting of assigned personnel and timecard approvals.
• Ensures accuracy of inventory in production areas and supports weekly cycle counting of product.
• Interfaces with production personnel including operators, quality inspectors, and product engineers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Project management

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Communication skills

DFM

MS Office

MS Project

Education

BS in engineering or business

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking a Production Supervisor for the second shift to lead the Linear Department, ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost targets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the cell. You will coordinate with product engineers, planners, and supervisors to meet milestones.

The role requires 3+ years in project, manufacturing or related engineering, with a BS in engineering or business and strong leadership, problem-solving and