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Ensign-Bickford Industries

High-tech conglomerate in space, biotech, defense

Production & Lean Manufacturing Supervisor

Full-Time
$80k - $100k/yr+ Incentive compensation eligibility
Mid
Bachelor's
Simsbury, CT, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 3 years of project, manufacturing, or related engineering experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Established project management skills, including the ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing practices, and ERP/MRP planning systems.
  • Verbal and presentation skills suitable for interaction with production teams and various levels of management.
  • Knowledge of design for manufacturing methods and techniques.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with Microsoft Project.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the safety of all Linear Department personnel and immediately address safety concerns.
  • Ensure the quality of products built in the Linear Department and reprioritize work when products are put on hold for quality department review or disposition.
  • Achieve delivery and cost goals in the Linear Department while ensuring adherence to standard work and manufacturing instructions.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts, including developing standard work, balancing operator loading, conducting time studies, and implementing 6S initiatives.
  • Lead manufacturing problem-solving efforts, investigate process failures, and implement corrective actions in support of all shifts.
  • Implement lean methodologies, including point-of-use tooling, material presentation, waste elimination, and process improvements.
  • Train and mentor assigned personnel on EBOS, ISO procedures, manufacturing documentation, and continuous improvement.
  • Support the Linear Transfer Systems team with production results tracking and the identification and implementation of countermeasures to improve performance.
  • Ensure accurate time-clock reporting for assigned personnel and approve timecards.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy in production areas and support weekly product cycle counting.
  • Interface with production personnel, including operators, quality inspectors, and product engineers.
  • Coordinate with product engineers, the production planner, the assembly production supervisor, and the LTS production manager to ensure execution of tasks and milestones.
Desired Qualifications
  • A BS in an engineering or business discipline is strongly preferred.
  • Experience or education in the listed areas is desired.

About the company

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Ensign-Bickford Industries

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EBI operates across space and defense, pet food science, and biotechnology, coordinating multiple high-tech units. Each unit develops specialized technologies or products, while a centralized operating system standardizes processes and enables cross-unit collaboration from development to deployment. Its private, multigenerational ownership combined with a centralized platform supports long-term planning across diverse fields. Its goal is sustainable, multi-generation growth by integrating advanced capabilities across its sectors while upholding shared values.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, CO

Founded

1836

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What believers are saying

  • Artemis II succeeded in April 2026, validating EBAD hardware for future missions.
  • EBAD won a $29.5 million Navy contract in July 2026 through 2031.
  • EBAD earned Hall of Fame recognition in September 2026, strengthening recruiting and customer trust.

What critics are saying

  • EBAD depends heavily on NASA and Defense contracts, concentrating revenue in one buyer set.
  • The July 2026 Navy award was sole-source, exposing pricing power to customer concentration.
  • Any Artemis III delay after 2027 would directly pressure EBAD space growth.

What makes Ensign-Bickford Industries unique

  • EBAD celebrated 190 years in June 2026, signaling deep institutional endurance.
  • EBAD supplied Artemis II separation hardware, proving flight-critical aerospace competence in 2026.
  • EBAD remains a non-traditional defense contractor with precision energetics and mechanisms expertise.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus

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GovCon Wire
Jan 27th, 2022
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