Value Stream Manager

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense seeks a proven Value Stream Manager for Energetic Assemblies in Graham, KY. You will lead operations, drive improvements, and ensure commitments across production, quality, and engineering teams.

Required BS degree in engineering or operations management with 5+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and ERP/MRP proficiency. The role emphasizes lean practices and cross-functional collaboration in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in engineering or operations management or equivalent required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across functions.
• Lean and continuous improvement mindset with analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the value stream operations to meet customer and business commitments.
• Drive KPI variance analysis, countermeasures and root cause actions.
• Champion EBOS continuous improvement across the value stream.
• Develop and mentor lean teams to operate with strong decision-making.
• Collaborate with functional leads on capacity planning and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BS Degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

The Energetic Assemblies Value Stream Manager (VSM) is a strategic role with full responsibility for leading the operations activities and ensuring the Value Stream meets the required customer and business commitments. The VSM manages the production and leads the quality and engineering resources in the Value Stream, has oversight of the Value Stream’s procurement resources and is accountable for supporting energetic development programs. Principal duties and responsibilities include:

• Adherence to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost Metrics for Programs within the Value Stream.
• Driving analysis of KPI variances, daily countermeasures and monthly systemic root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Relentless pursuit of continuous improvement through the Ensign-Bickford Operating System (EBOS).
• Developing and mentoring team members to operate in a lean environment and to be capable of making decisions.
• Working with functional leads to ensure they are performing comprehensive capacity planning and maintaining sufficient resources to support the Value Stream demand.
• Prioritizing Production, Quality, Test and resources within the Value Stream.
• Supporting product transitions from development to production.
• Overseeing production planning and scheduling activities and ensuring preparation for leadership operating reviews.
• Managing Value Stream’s budgets and holds staff accountable for adherence to company policy.
• Championing a positive and motivating environment with a culture of teamwork and engagement.

Requirements

• BS Degree in an Engineering Discipline, Operations Management or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels and to cross-functional groups.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Effective employee management skills including the ability to motivate people, particularly in a mixed development and production workforce environment.
• Robust strategic thinking and planning skills, with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and challenges.
• Good working knowledge of computer applications such as ERP/MRP, proficient in MS Office Suite: Project, Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• LEAN Manufacturing concept and supply chain strategy implementation experience.

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.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, CT with facilities in Moorpark, 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.