Production Supervisor

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor I at our Lynnwood, WA location. This is a swing shift position from 2:30PM - 10:30 PM, Monday - Friday.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).Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!Job Summary:The Production Supervisor I leads and directs a team of employees in an assigned area of operations such as Metal Fabrication, Assembly, and/or Test.The Production Supervisor I 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:Review and understand daily key performance indicators to evaluate current status and gap to plan, and use this data to drive daily problem solving (8 Step, 5 Why, Cause and Effect, Fishbone) where requiredEnsure timely identification of quality issues using the non-conforming materials process to ensure scrap and rework are properly processedServe as liaison to other groups, product lines and/or functional areas to ensure products are built, assembled, and/or tested within appropriate parametersReview the daily allocation of resources to drive production schedule to meet established customer requirementsMake staffing decisions in accordance with human resource procedures to build and grow the team to meet the needs of the businessDevelop, coach, and mentor employees using performance planning to drive employee and business growthAny other task assigned by supervisor or managementNon-Essential Functions:Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to define and modify manufacturing instructionsPartner with the supply chain team to develop material replenishment system for the manufacturing areasEnsure equipment complies with calibration and maintenance procedures and requirementsMinimum Qualifications:Experience: 2+ years of experience in the field or in a related areaKnowledge: General understanding of cellular manufacturing practices; Basic understanding of manufacturing based continuous improvement skills (standard work, 5S, material replenishment, etc.); Intermediate skill level with MS OfficeSkills/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 issue to drive focused corrective actionEducation/Certification: BA or BS degree in Operations Management or similarEligibility 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:Previous supervisory experience within an aerospace or electronics manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with web-based softwareWork Conditions:Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentManufacturing 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 PPEMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumesStanding: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskSitting: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskLifting (in pounds): up to 25 poundsPushing (in pounds): up to 25 poundsMental/Visual: use of computerWorkspace: cubicle/deskTop 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 monthTime 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 matchEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employmentYou can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.#LI-JJ1 #CAESalary Range: $87,765 - $111,264 Annual USDSeveral 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr