Production Supervisor I - Leadership Development Opportunity

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

6d • $87,765 - $111,264 • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor I at our Lynnwood, WA location. This role is designed as a leadership development opportunity for individuals looking to build their career in aerospace manufacturing. The position offers mentorship, hands-on training, and exposure to manufacturing operations, with the goal of developing skills to lead high-performing teams. As a Production Supervisor I, you will lead a team in one of our manufacturing areas while learning the fundamentals of aerospace operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and wants to grow into an operations leader. You will partner with engineering, quality, operations, facilities, and supply chain while learning how world-class aerospace products are built.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience leading teams. Experiences could be related to an internship, co-op, campus leadership, athletics, military service, retail, food service, or other leadership experience.
• Intermediate skill level with MS Office.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) with all levels of business
• Ability to present to groups both small and large
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Desire to learn and grow as a leader
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience within an aerospace or electronics manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of manufacturing based continuous improvement skills (standard work, 5S, material replenishment, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of manufacturing employees (10-15 people)
• Learn how to manage production schedules and meet customer commitments
• Develop your leadership style through coaching and mentoring employees
• Work alongside engineering and quality teams to solve real manufacturing challenges
• Use Lean Manufacturing tools and participate in Kaizen events
• Drive continuous improvement projects that improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Learn how aerospace products move from raw material to finished product
• Build experience making staffing, scheduling, and operational decisions

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level