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Production SupervisorAt Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!EBAD is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead Electronics Assembly Manufacturing operations within the Electronics Value Stream. This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of production activities and the successful delivery of manufacturing objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).The Production Supervisor will provide direct leadership to Assembly Technicians while coordinating cross-functional activities with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Production Planning. This position plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, workforce engagement, continuous improvement, and on-time program execution.This position reports directly to the Electronics Production Manager.Responsibilities:Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with safety procedures, immediately addressing safety concerns and ensuring on-time completion of safety trainingsDrive product quality by ensuring adherence to manufacturing standards and partnering with Quality Engineering to promptly resolve nonconformances and implement corrective actionsEnsure production schedules and customer commitments are achieved through effective planning, coordination, and execution of daily manufacturing activities.Reduce operational costs by minimizing equipment downtime, labor inefficiencies, scrap, and rework.Develop and communicate daily production plans, priorities, and resource assignments.Track team performance against production goals and implement corrective actions when targets are at risk.Lead daily production meetings and maintain visual management systems to communicate performance, priorities, and key operational metrics.Proactively identify schedule risks and collaborate with Program Management and Production Planning to develop mitigation plans.Partner with the Master Scheduler to evaluate labor capacity and equipment loading, implementing solutions to address constraints or excess capacity.Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for Assembly Technicians.Foster employee engagement through training, development, mentoring, and recognition initiatives.Collaborate with Product Engineering to support new product introductions, manufacturing readiness, and successful program execution.Work closely with Quality Engineering to facilitate timely resolution of product and process issues.Partner with Supply Chain and Materials teams to establish and/or maintain effective inventory management practices and kanban systemsLead and participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives to address production challenges and process inefficiencies.Qualifications:The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, operations, engineering, or production leadership experience. Additionally, it is desired that the candidate has experience/education in the following areas:Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Experience or familiarity in electronics manufacturingStrong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead programs / projectsDemonstrated ability to analyze and solve problemsEstablished project management skills with the ability to document, plan, market, and execute programsUnderstanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices and in-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systemsExcellent verbal and presentation skills suitable for interaction with production team and with various level of managementDesign for Manufacturing methods and techniquesStrong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.Base Pay Range: $51,861 - $97,242Ensign-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.
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simsbury, CT, 06070, US
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