Production Supervisor-2nd shift

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor at our Fort Walton Beach, FL location. Hours are Monday-Friday 3pm-12:30am with a 9/80 schedule.


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 minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business - a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You'll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology!


Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor will plan and direct all aspects of assigned Value Stream. Accountable for value stream's performance and commitments to the customer with respect to safety, quality, delivery and cost. Works cooperatively with other functional leaders and managers to optimize the entire value stream in the eyes of the customer. Relentless in the pursuit of continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Continually supervises staff to ensure internal and external customer demands are met.
• Manage and magnetic fabrication and assembly personnel.
• Direct the manufacturing of products at the lowest possible cost and the highest quality.
• Work and manage cross-functionally to exceed customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and hire a skilled, technically proficient, and motivated customer-focused team.
• Sustain a safe workplace through the establishment and support of Company policy.
• Lead kaizen events.
• Design, develop, and implement the kaizen roadmap.
• Tracks team's achievement of Standard Work
• Create and execute data driven action plans to improve standard work and performance.
• Capacity and capability planning
• New equipment and capital equipment requests
• Assist in achieving Strategic Plan objectives.
• Participates in monthly program reviews.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing role focused on continuous process improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Hands-on leadership of a 20+ person team preferred.
• Advanced communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to accurately assess KPIs.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 11 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You 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.

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.