Production Supervisor I (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Lynnwood, Washington, United States; Monday–Friday day shift. The position may require access to Controlled Data or Information, in which case only US Persons will be considered under ITAR requirements.

Salary: $87,700–$111,000 annual USD.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including power and fluid solutions.

What you will do

• Lead and support a team of 10–15 manufacturing employees.
• Manage production schedules and support customer commitments.
• Coach and mentor employees while developing a leadership approach.
• Partner with engineering, quality, operations, facilities, and supply chain teams to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Use Lean Manufacturing tools, participate in Kaizen events, and drive continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Make staffing, scheduling, and operational decisions while learning how aerospace products move from raw material to finished product.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of experience leading teams, including experience from an internship, co-op, campus leadership, athletics, military service, retail, food service, or other leadership settings.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the business.
• Ability to present to small and large groups.
• Effective problem-solving skills, desire to learn and grow as a leader, positive attitude, and willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to meet manufacturing work conditions, including required PPE, exposure to possible loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes, and lifting or pushing up to 25 pounds.
• Successful completion of a background check; FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug test pool.

Nice to have

• Previous supervisory experience in aerospace or electronics manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing continuous improvement practices such as standard work, 5S, and material replenishment.

Culture & Benefits

• Formal leadership coaching, hands-on mentorship, professional development, and training.
• Exposure to multiple manufacturing departments and opportunities to lead continuous improvement projects.
• Career paths into Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, or Site Leadership.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning on the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match and education reimbursement after six months of employment.