Production Supervisor II (Electronic Assembly)

Location: Burbank, California, United States. This is an onsite manufacturing role. Access to controlled data may be required, and only US Persons will be considered where applicable under ITAR requirements.

Salary: $104,000–$135,900 per year, with potential eligibility for performance-based bonus programs.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including aircraft, satellites, missiles, unmanned aerial systems, and medical systems.

What you will do

• Lead and direct production employees across electronic assembly and related operations, potentially across multiple shifts.
• Maintain a safe working environment, uphold quality standards, and meet customer demand schedules within cost goals.
• Use lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools to improve production efficiency and mentor employees.
• Review daily KPIs, identify gaps to plan, and lead root-cause problem solving using methods such as 5 Why, 8 Step, Cause and Effect, and Fishbone analysis.
• Allocate resources, support labor planning and budgeting, and coordinate with value stream managers and other functional groups.
• Make staffing decisions and coach, mentor, and develop employees through performance planning.

Requirements

• 3+ years of supervisory experience and 5+ years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Knowledge of basic electronic components, circuitry, ESD awareness, and schematic diagram interpretation.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 electronic workmanship acceptability criteria.
• Understanding of cellular manufacturing and continuous improvement practices, including standard work, 5S, and material replenishment.
• Ability to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity, plan labor allocations, and use data to determine root causes.
• High school diploma or equivalent; intermediate MS Office skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics communications engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or operations management.
• Previous aerospace or electronics manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with web-based software.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month after starting employment.
• 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 eligibility after six months of employment.
• Safety-focused, drug-free manufacturing environment using lean manufacturing techniques and required personal protective equipment.

Hiring process

• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• FAA-sensitive positions may require participation in a random drug testing pool.