Production Supervisor II - Valves; Assembly & Test

Production Supervisor II – Valves (Assembly & Test)

Lead the first‑shift operations in the Valves (Assembly & Test) area at Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Burbank, CA. Manage a team of production workers, maintain a safe and quality‑focused environment, and meet customer demand schedules within cost targets.

The Production Supervisor II directs a team in a defined area of operations such as metal fabrication, assembly, and/or test. This role enforces safety, quality, and adherence to production schedules. The supervisor may oversee employees on more than one shift.

• Apply lean manufacturing tools and coach teammates in their use.
• Provide resource planning, overtime projections, and productivity improvement inputs for budgeting.
• Assist Value Stream Managers with monthly reporting to senior management.
• Review daily KPIs, identify gaps, and use problem‑solving techniques to address issues.
• Manage non‑conforming materials to ensure proper scrap and rework processing.
• Serve as liaison among product lines and functional areas to verify product build, assembly, and test meet parameters.
• Allocate resources daily to meet established customer requirements.
• Make staffing decisions in line with HR procedures to grow the team.
• Coach and mentor employees through performance planning.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisors or management.

• Supervisor experience of 3+ years and 5+ years in the field or related area.
• Deep understanding of cellular manufacturing practices.
• Ability to teach continuous improvement skills (standard work, 5S, material replenishment, etc.).
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office.
• Effective written and verbal communication with all business levels.
• Align customer demand with manufacturing capacity to develop labor planning.
• Use data to determine root causes and drive corrective action.
• High‑school diploma or GED (required). Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Eligibility:
  This position may require access to Controlled Data; only US persons will be considered under ITAR.

• Normal manufacturing environment; use of PPE such as safety glasses, gowns, masks, hearing protectors, and straps.
• May be exposed to loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes.
• Occasional travel to support customers.
• Tasks: standing ~25 %, sitting ~75 %, lifting up to 10 lb, pushing up to 10 lb, use of computer.
• Workspace: cubicle/desk.

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting first day of month.
• Paid time off: 15 days accruing from day one and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement after 90 days.
• Optional performance‑based bonus programs for certain positions.

$107,000 – $139,700 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

This role requires access to controlled data and may be open only to US persons under ITAR. Crane Aerospace & Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment; discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.