Production Supervisor II

Crane Company; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 100,600 - 131,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Auburn, CA, is seeking a Production Supervisor for 1st Shift. This role involves leading a manufacturing team, maintaining safety and quality standards, and utilizing lean practices to improve operations. Ideal candidates will have strong supervisory experience, excellent communication skills, and a high school diploma. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,600 to $131,300, with potential for bonuses, in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Deep understanding of cellular manufacturing practices.
• Ability to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct team in assigned operations area.
• Maintain safe working environment and quality standards.
• Use KPIs to drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking to hire a Production Supervisor on 1st Shift at our site in Auburn, CA/Vian Enterprises.

About Crane

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn, Calif., facility owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi‑stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry‑leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission‑critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state‑of‑the‑art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor II leads and directs a team of employees in an assigned area of operations such as Metal Fabrication, Assembly, and/or Test. The Production Supervisor II is accountable for maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to quality standards, and is responsible for meeting customer demand schedules within established cost goals. Supervision may include the management of employees on more than one shift.

Essential Functions

• Identify and apply lean manufacturing tools to drive process improvements and mentor team members.
• Use daily KPIs and structured problem‑solving methods (8 Step, 5 Why, Fishbone) to close gaps to plan.
• Provide resource planning, overtime projections, and productivity inputs for monthly and annual budgets.
• Review daily resource allocation to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Assist Value Stream Managers with monthly reporting and serve as liaison across teams to ensure quality and operational standards.
• Ensure timely identification and processing of non‑conforming materials to manage scrap and rework.
• Make staffing decisions and develop, coach, and mentor employees through performance planning to drive growth.

Non‑Essential Functions

• Provide input to and collaborate with Engineering and Quality to define and modify manufacturing instructions.
• Use standard supply chain processes and partner with the Supply Chain team to develop material replenishment system for the manufacturing areas.
• Ensure equipment complies with calibration and maintenance procedures and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years supervisory experience; 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of cellular manufacturing practices; Comfortable teaching the use of manufacturing based continuous improvement skills (standard work, 5S, material replenishment, etc.); Intermediate skill level with MS Office software.
• Skills/Abilities: Effectively communicate (written and verbal) with all levels of the business and present to groups both small and large; Ability to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity to develop labor planning/allocations; Ability to use data to determine root causes of issues to drive focused corrective action.
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Operations Management.
• Previous Aerospace or Electronics manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with web based software.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE.
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.

• Standing: 25% (percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task).
• Sitting: 75% (percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task).
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds.
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds.
• Mental/Visual: use of computer.
• Workspace: cubicle/desk.

Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all‑inclusive listings of work requirements.

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting.

Salary range: $100,600 - $131,300. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance‑based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.