Value Stream Manager

Ensign-Bickford Industries

Graham, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$7.25/hr

Location

Graham, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense seeks a Value Stream Manager for Energetic Assemblies in Graham, Kentucky. The manager leads operations, production, quality and engineering resources, oversees procurement, and supports energetic development programs. The role is accountable for customer and business commitments, operational metrics, continuous improvement, capacity planning, production transitions, budgets, and team development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunicationBusiness AcumenAnalytical SkillsEmployee ManagementStrategic ThinkingPlanningFlexibilityAdaptabilityERP/MRPMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointLean ManufacturingSupply Chain Strategy

Qualifications

5+ Years Relevant ExperienceBachelor's in Engineering, Operations Management or Equivalent

Full job description

Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

This 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.

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 r ace, r eligion, color, s ex, age, disability, s exual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to r ace, r eligion, color, s ex, age, disability, s exual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.