Second-Shift Lean Production Supervisor

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

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Connecticut is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Second Shift in the Linear & FCDCA cell. You will lead safety, quality, delivery and cost initiatives while driving continuous improvement with product engineers, planners, and management.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in engineering or business with 3+ years in manufacturing or related fields, plus strong leadership, problem-solving and Lean/ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in engineering or business and 3+ years in project/manufacturing or related engineering.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead programs and projects.
• Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and ERP/MRP planning systems.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of Linear Department personnel and address safety concerns.
• Ensure product quality and re-prioritize work as needed for quality reviews.
• Achieve delivery and cost goals while following standard work and manufacturing instructions.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and implement 6S initiatives.
• Lead problem-solving efforts and implement corrective actions across shifts.
• Implement Lean methodologies and improve productivity through standard work and tool presentation.
• Train and mentor personnel on EBAD processes and continuous improvement.
• Support production results tracking and countermeasure implementation.
• Maintain accurate timecard reporting and inventory accuracy in production areas.
• Coordinate with operators, quality inspectors, and product engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Project Management

MS Project

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

BS in Engineering/Business

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Connecticut is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Second Shift in the Linear & FCDCA cell. You will lead safety, quality, delivery and cost initiatives while driving continuous improvement with product engineers, planners, and management.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in engineering or business with 3+ years in manufacturing or related fields, plus strong leadership, problem-solving and Lean/ERP experience.