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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Operations Production Assistant in Simsbury, Connecticut

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. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

Job Description

The Operations Production Assistant will support a fast-paced manufacturing environment in direct support of the Director of Operations and team. The successful candidate must have a positive attitude and be a self-starter. The Production Assistant will be responsible for the following activities including, but not limited to:

  • Gather and prepare data including excel spreadsheets to support operations visual boards and meetings.

  • Assist engineering team by preparing, organizing, and printing data to create binders in support of customer design reviews and hardware acceptance reviews.

  • Support Supply Chain with purchasing receipts (certifications, documentation, etc) scanning into ERP system.

  • Support Master Scheduler/Planner with scanning complete SOs into ERP system

  • Support Quality Team with source inspection request submittals in customer portals

  • Maintain N-Ray tracker for product shipped/returned from outside N-Ray supplier.

  • Support EHS Manager and Team with facility and safety needs and concerns.

  • Support Operations Director by coordinating operations all-hands meetings, customer facility tours and various team reports.

  • Schedule travel and process expense reports for operations team members.

  • Maintain and reconcile multiple business credit cards.

  • Key point of contact for onsite vendors and service providers.

  • Maintain building supplies (office and breakroom).

  • Maintain conference rooms & supplies (including kaizen kits).

  • Provide front desk/receptionist backup as needed.

  • Assist Executive Assistant & Ops Director with facility renovation coordination.

  • Develop and coordinate operations centric internal and external team building events.

  • Active member of the safety committee.

  • Working special projects (internal branding, team apparel).

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalency

  • 3 years administrative/office management support experience

  • Strong time-management and people skills, high degree of flexibility, and excellent multitasking ability

  • Proficiency with office applications, and aptitude for learning new software and systems.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information.

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired skills:

  • Prior experience working within a manufacturing environment.

  • A desire to learn new skills.

  • Experience working with an ERP system such as IFS

  • Experience in developing internal systems

  • Advanced computer skills and experience with online platforms

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 Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.

Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest.

We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.

Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

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