Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Overview

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking to hire a Production Supervisor on 2nd shift (4pm-2am) at our site in Auburn, CA/Vian Enterprises
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Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Our Auburn facility designs and manufactures multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications, and provides industry-leading, complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. The facility is located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada at a 65,000 sq.

ft. site.

Founded in 1968, our team has a reputation for excellence and continuous improvement.

The Production Supervisor leads and directs a team 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 management of employees on more than one shift.

• 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.

• Experience:
  
  3+ years supervisory experience; 5+ years of experience with lathes, grinding, or machine shop.
• Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of cellular manufacturing practices; comfortable teaching manufacturing-based continuous improvement skills (standard work, 5S, material replenishment, etc.).
• Skills/Abilites:
  Intermediate MS Office skills; 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 corrective action.
• Education/Certification:
  
  Associates or Bachelors degree preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
• Eligibility:
  This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where required, only US Persons will be considered. ITAR compliance applies as a DoD contractor.

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• May require use of safety equipment (eye protection, gowning, masks, hearing protection, etc.).
• May be exposed to loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
• Occasional travel to support customers.
• Physical demands:
  Standing 25%, Sitting 75%;
  Lifting up to 10 lbs;
  Pushing up to 10 lbs.
• Workspace:
  Cubicle/Desk;
  Mental/Visual:
  Use of Computer.

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 14-15 days of paid time off that accrue from day one plus 12 holidays per year.
• 401k with company match;
  Education reimbursement eligible after 90 days of employment.

You can see a list of our benefits at  or visit our website at  for more information.

We are committed to operational excellence and Lean manufacturing to optimize efficiency and accuracy. Our products are known for technical strength and reliability.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane requires a satisfactory background check. FAA-sensitive positions require random drug testing.

Salary range: 100, (+10% shift differential). Salaries are influenced by experience and qualifications. Some roles may participate in performance-based bonus programs.

This description is not a comprehensive inventory of duties. Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination.