Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Auburn, California, United States; on-site 2nd shift from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM

Salary: $100,600–$131,300 per year, plus a 10% shift differential

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including engineered flow-control products and pumps.

What you will do

• Lead and direct production employees across metal fabrication, assembly, and/or test operations.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including standard work, 5S, and material replenishment.
• Review daily KPIs and lead structured problem-solving using 8 Step, 5 Why, and Fishbone methods.
• Manage staffing, resource allocation, overtime, productivity input, and labor planning against customer demand.
• Maintain a safe working environment, uphold quality standards, and process non-conforming materials to reduce scrap and rework.
• Coach and develop employees while supporting business growth and production objectives.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of supervisory experience and 5 years of experience with lathes, grinding, or machine-shop operations.
• Deep understanding of cellular manufacturing and manufacturing-based continuous improvement practices.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and present to groups of varying sizes.
• Ability to use data to determine root causes and develop focused corrective actions.
• High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred. Only US Persons will be considered where access to ITAR-controlled data or information is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a state-of-the-art 65,000-square-foot aerospace and defense manufacturing facility.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day of employment and 12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Manufacturing work may involve PPE, loud noise, dust or fumes, cold temperatures, and occasional customer travel.

Hiring process

• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• FAA-sensitive positions may require participation in a random drug-testing pool.