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Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Crunchbase$100K — $131K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 5+ years of experience operating lathes, grinding machines, or within a machine shop
  • Deep understanding of cellular manufacturing practices
  • Proficient in teaching continuous improvement methodologies
  • Intermediate skills in MS Office packages
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels
  • Ability to utilize data for root cause analysis of production issues

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide a team in Metal Fabrication, Assembly, and Test operations
  • Implement lean manufacturing tools and foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Manage monthly and annual budget input for resource planning and productivity
  • Monitor performance through daily KPI reviews and lead problem-solving initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and oversee the handling of non-conforming materials
  • Allocate resources effectively and make staffing decisions to support team development
  • Coach employees to align with business growth objectives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning on the first day of the month
  • 15 days of paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually
  • 401k retirement plan with company matching
  • Education reimbursement available after 90 days of employment
Full Job Description
Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking to hire a Production Supervisor on 2nd shift (4pm-2am) at our site in Auburn, CA/Vian Enterprises.

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.

Essential Functions:
  • 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.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Experience: 3+ years supervisory experience; 5+ years of experience with lathes, grinding, or machine shop.
  • Knowledge:
    • 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
  • Skills/Abilities:
    • 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
  • Education / Certification: Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
  • 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).


Working Conditions:
  • Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
  • Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE.
  • May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
  • Requires occasional travel to support customers
  • Standing: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
  • Sitting: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
  • Lifting (in pounds): Up to 10 pounds
  • Pushing (in pounds): Up to 10 pounds
  • Mental/Visual: Use of Computer
  • Workspace: Cubicle/Desk


Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:
  • Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
  • Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
  • 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
  • Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

Salary range: 100,600 - 131,300 (+10% for shift differential). Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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