Aerospace Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Simsbury, United States Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) Full time
Operations Manager Job Description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we value our employees as our most important resource. We're a team that creates innovative technology for the future. Our energetic solutions are unmatched, and we provide cutting-edge products for successful missions. If you're looking for a culture and work environment that fosters growth and development, then EBAD is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prioritize and coordinate production activities to achieve operations Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics.
  • Drive lean manufacturing principles to safely produce quality products, on-time at the lowest possible cost.
  • Develop and implement a daily management system driving accountability of visual management and daily problem solving.
  • Execute policies and procedures utilizing lean production processes and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Develop, train, and mentor operations Value Stream Managers, Leads, and Supervisors.
  • Translate company goals and objectives into actionable group/individual goals.
  • Manage department, project budgets; CAR packages; provide input into bid/proposal process.
  • Responsible for future facility, equipment, labor expansion plan, implementation, and execution.
  • Ensure daily activities are carried out on an accurate and timely basis, including frequent communication and interaction with contract administrators, program managers, project engineers, buyers, receiving/inspection, material control.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree or higher, preferably in an engineering discipline.
  • Preferred minimum of 10 years hands-on operational management experience with products in a low volume, high mix aerospace environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, ERP systems, Kanban / Material Replenishment Systems, resource planning, and cost control.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with customers and with multiple levels of the organization within a team environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Experience with, and understanding of, military, aerospace, and industry specifications and requirements.
  • Candidates must meet all requirements under BATFE and ITAR.

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.



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