Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Crane Company • Auburn, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking to hire a Production Supervisor on 2nd shift (4pm-2am) 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 leads and directs a team of employees in an assigned area of operations such as Metal Fabrication, Assembly, and/or Test. The Production Supervisor 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years supervisory experience
• 5+ years of experience with lathes, grinding, or machine shop
• 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
• 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
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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

• Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Apply lean manufacturing tools and mentor team members in their use.
• Manage Resources & Budgets: Provide input on resource planning, overtime, and productivity for monthly and annual budgets.
• Monitor Performance & Solve Problems: Review KPIs daily and lead problem-solving using methods like 8 Step, 5 Why, and Fishbone.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance: Identify and process non-conforming materials to minimize scrap and rework.
• Lead & Develop Teams: Allocate resources, make staffing decisions, and coach employees to support business growth.

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
• eligible after 90 days of employment
• Education Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED