Production Supervisor II

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, dental, vision, life and

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Education reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Production Supervisor II to lead a team in Auburn, CA on the 1st shift. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while managing multiple shifts as needed.

Responsibilities include applying lean tools, monitoring KPIs, planning resources, mentoring staff, and coordinating with Engineering and Quality to sustain manufacturing excellence in metal fabrication, assembly and test.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years in the field or related area; cellular manufacturing preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and apply lean manufacturing tools to drive process improvements.
• Use daily KPIs and problem-solving methods to close gaps to plan.
• Provide resource planning and budgeting inputs for monthly/annual budgets.
• Review daily resource allocation to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Mentor staff and make staffing decisions to drive growth.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to define/modify manufacturing instructions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Resource planning

MS Office

Communication

Labor planning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BA/BS in Operations Management

Tools

Web-based software

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).

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

Top Benefits

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.

Standing: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

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