Production Supervisor II

Production Supervisor II – Crane Aerospace & Electronics

Location:

Lynnwood, WA
Experience level:
Mid‑Senior

Base pay: $ /yr – $ /yr (actual pay depends on skills and experience)

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. The Lynnwood, WA facility delivers industry‑leading power and fluid solutions used in everything from engines and landing gear to satellites and unmanned aerial systems. Our products are rugged enough to be flown 5 billion miles on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all‑electric aircraft.

The Production Supervisor II leads and directs a team of employees in an assigned area of operations such as metal fabrication, assembly, and/or test. The supervisor is accountable for maintaining a safe working environment, adhering to quality standards, and meeting customer demand schedules within established cost goals. Supervision may include employees on more than one shift.

• Identify and use lean manufacturing tools to drive improvements and mentor teammates in their use
• Provide inputs (resource planning, overtime projections, productivity improvements) to management for monthly and annual budgets
• Assist Value Stream Managers with monthly reporting to senior level management
• Review key performance indicators to evaluate status and gaps, using data to drive daily problem‐solving (8‑Step, 5‑Why, Fishbone, etc.)
• Ensure timely identification of quality issues through the non‑conforming materials process to properly process scrap and rework
• Act as liaison to other groups, product lines, and functional areas to ensure products are built, assembled, and tested within parameters
• Review daily resource allocation to drive production schedule and meet customer requirements
• Make staffing decisions in accordance with human resource procedures to build and grow the team
• Develop, coach, and mentor employees through performance planning
• Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor or management as needed

• Provide input to and collaborate with Engineering and Quality to define and modify manufacturing instructions
• Use standard supply chain processes and partner with the Supply Chain team to develop material replenishment systems
• Ensure equipment complies with calibration and maintenance procedures and requirements

• Experience:
  
  3+ years supervisory experience; 5+ years in a related field
• Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of cellular manufacturing practices, continuous improvement skills (standard work, 5S, material replenishment, etc.), intermediate MS Office proficiency
• Skills:
  
  Effective written and verbal communication, ability to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity, data‑driven root‑cause analysis
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree

Position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Only US persons will be considered where required. As a DoD contractor, we are bound by ITAR.

• Standard office environment; normal manufacturing conditions; use of PPE (eye safety glasses, masks, hearing protectors, safety harnesses, etc.)
• Potential exposure to loud noise, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes; work with hand and power tools
• Occasional travel to customers: domestic and international (up to 10%)
• Stand: 10%, Sit: 90%, Lifting: up to 20 pounds, Pushing: up to 20 pounds, Mental/Visual: computer, calculator, filing cabinets
• Workspace: cubicle/desk/lab

• Health, dental, and life insurance starting first day of month
• Paid time off: 15 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Education reimbursement after 90 days of employment
• Performance‑based bonus programs for certain positions

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

Crane’s background check requirements and drug‑testing policy apply to all e‑commerce positions.