Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 1 week ago
Director of Operations
Graham, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expEnsign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in delivering mission-critical technologies that protect lives and advance exploration. They are seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to leverage the Ensign Bickford Operating System (EBOS) to develop the necessary infrastructure and talent for a growing manufacturing business.
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Responsibilities
Empower People. Drive Culture. Lead Growth
Leverage the Ensign Bickford Operating System (EBOS) to develop the infrastructure, talent and processes needed to support a growing energetics manufacturing business
Provide critical leadership to our operations organization
Qualification
Required
BS in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering or another industry-related field required
Lean & Continuous Improvement Expertise: Demonstrates success leading Kaizen events that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Builds team capability in structured problem-solving and fosters a culture of continuous improvement
Inspirational Leadership & Talent Development: Embodies the core value: Our People Matter. Proven Ability to engage, coach, and empower
Culture & Engagement: Champion a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience and engagement
Organizational Effectiveness: Support organizational design, change management, and workforce planning to enable agility and scalability
Strategic Business Alignment: Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget. Proven track record in factory readiness and production launch
Technical & Industry Expertise: Brings extensive experience high-mix, low-volume operations and manufacturing environments. Understands the unique demands of aerospace and defense product lifecycles
Experience in managing, training, mentoring and coaching leaders
Proven ability to lead through change and influence cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
Passion for people, innovation, and continuous improvement
Preferred
MBA preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience in high-mix, high-risk manufacturing experience preferred (energetic products a plus)
Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology industries preferred
Benefits
Executive Relocation : Comprehensive support for a seamless transition
Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience
Company
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)
Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brendan Walsh
President & CEO
Stacey Payne
INSPECTOR
Recent News
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2025-09-13
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