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Production Supervisor I - Leadership Development Opportunity

Crunchbase$87K — $111K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2+ years experience in team leadership roles
  • Intermediate MS Office skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to solve problems effectively and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 10-15 manufacturing employees
  • Manage production schedules and meet customer commitments
  • Develop personal leadership style through coaching and mentoring
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to solve manufacturing challenges
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing tools in Kaizen events
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Learn operational decisions related to staffing and scheduling.

Benefits

  • Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting day one
  • 15 days of paid time off plus 12 paid holidays per year
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Education reimbursement eligible after 6 months of employment
Full Job Description
Ready to launch your leadership career?

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor I at our Lynnwood, WA location.

If you are looking to build your career in aerospace manufacturing, this is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll make an immediate impact. You'll receive mentorship, hands-on training, and exposure to manufacturing operations while developing the skills needed to lead high-performing teams.

Job Summary:

As a Production Supervisor I, you'll lead a team in one of our manufacturing areas while learning the fundamentals of aerospace operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and wants to grow into an operations leader. You'll partner with engineering, quality, operations, facilities, and supply chain while learning how world-class aerospace products are built.

You'll have the opportunity to:
  • Lead and support a team of manufacturing employees (10-15 people)
  • Learn how to manage production schedules and meet customer commitments
  • Develop your leadership style through coaching and mentoring employees
  • Work alongside engineering and quality teams to solve real manufacturing challenges
  • Use Lean Manufacturing tools and participate in Kaizen events
  • Drive continuous improvement projects that improve safety, quality, and efficiency
  • Learn how aerospace products move from raw material to finished product
  • Build experience making staffing, scheduling, and operational decisions


Career Development:

At Crane, we invest in developing future leaders. You'll receive:
  • Formal leadership coaching
  • Hands-on mentorship
  • Exposure to multiple manufacturing departments
  • Opportunities to lead continuous improvement projects
  • Professional development and training
  • Clear career paths into Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, or Site Leadership


We're looking for people who have:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience leading teams. Experiences could be related to an internship, co-op, campus leadership, athletics, military service, retail, food service, or other leadership experience.
  • Knowledge: Intermediate skill level with MS Office.
  • Skills, Abilities: Strong communication (written and verbal) with all levels of business; ability to present to groups both small and large, effective problem-solving skills; desire to learn and grow as a leader; positive attitude and willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • 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).


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous supervisory experience within an aerospace or electronics manufacturing environment
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing based continuous improvement skills (standard work, 5S, material replenishment, etc.)


Work 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
  • 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 25 pounds
  • Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 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: $87,765 - $111,264 Annual USD

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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