Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)
Production Planning Intern
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), Simsbury, Connecticut, us, 06070
At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!
Job Description
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company
is seeking talented college students to join our 2025 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business.
Production Planning Interns will provide support through:
Production schedule validation and maintenance, illustrating the status of the production activities for current programs.Assist in resource conflict and prioritization decisions though monthly assessment of technician and equipment resource loading / capacity planningPresentation of forward-looking capacity in all production areas, with identification of bottlenecks and shortages, to site leadership at monthly SIOP meetingConducting manpower planning to ensure alignment of resources needed to execute yearly backlog & proposed production requirements.Validate and course-correct the plan for the weekly work required to be flowing through the production cells.Ensure team objectives are met and visible through the use of SQDC boards.Assist with the execution of corrective actions and identification of systemic issues.Assist in presenting production area performance (SQDC and Program Status) to senior management on the Gemba walkWork with Product Engineers, Production Planner and Buyers to ensure material flow and production activities are aligned.Work with Supply Chain group to establish and maintain stocking strategies and effective material kanbans.Conduct time-studies to help create new or audit existing standard work.Evaluate production activities for continuous improvement opportunities.As a part of our internship program, your experience will include:
Robust projects with positive business impactFormal and informal feedback from managersLunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the businessNetworking and social eventsVisibility to all levels of leadership
Qualified candidates will be pursuing a bachelor's degree with Junior standing at the time of application, preferably in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, an Engineering Discipline, Business Administration or equivalent.
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.
Job Description
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company
is seeking talented college students to join our 2025 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business.
Production Planning Interns will provide support through:
Production schedule validation and maintenance, illustrating the status of the production activities for current programs.Assist in resource conflict and prioritization decisions though monthly assessment of technician and equipment resource loading / capacity planningPresentation of forward-looking capacity in all production areas, with identification of bottlenecks and shortages, to site leadership at monthly SIOP meetingConducting manpower planning to ensure alignment of resources needed to execute yearly backlog & proposed production requirements.Validate and course-correct the plan for the weekly work required to be flowing through the production cells.Ensure team objectives are met and visible through the use of SQDC boards.Assist with the execution of corrective actions and identification of systemic issues.Assist in presenting production area performance (SQDC and Program Status) to senior management on the Gemba walkWork with Product Engineers, Production Planner and Buyers to ensure material flow and production activities are aligned.Work with Supply Chain group to establish and maintain stocking strategies and effective material kanbans.Conduct time-studies to help create new or audit existing standard work.Evaluate production activities for continuous improvement opportunities.As a part of our internship program, your experience will include:
Robust projects with positive business impactFormal and informal feedback from managersLunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the businessNetworking and social eventsVisibility to all levels of leadership
Qualified candidates will be pursuing a bachelor's degree with Junior standing at the time of application, preferably in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, an Engineering Discipline, Business Administration or equivalent.
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.