Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking to hire a Production Supervisor on 2nd shift (4pm-2am) at our site in Auburn, CA/Vian Enterprises.

About Crane:  

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

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  or visit our website at  for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

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.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.