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Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor I leads and directs a team of employees in an assigned area of operations such as Metal Fabrication, Assembly, and/or Test. The Production Supervisor II 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. Ideal candidate will have supervisory experience being a natural people leader.

Essential Functions:

+ Identify and use lean manufacturing tools required to drive improvements and mentor teammates in the use of these tools

+ Provide inputs (resource planning, overtime projections, productivity improvements) to management to develop monthly and annual budgets

+ Assist Value Stream Managers with required monthly reporting to senior level management

+ Review and understand daily key performance indicators to evaluate the current status and gap to plan, and use this data to drive daily problem solving (8 Step, 5 Why, Cause and Effect, Fishbone) where required

+ Ensure timely identification of quality issues through the use of the non-conforming materials process to ensure scrap and rework are properly processed

+ Serve as liaison to other groups, product lines and/or functional areas to ensure products are built, assembled, and/or tested within appropriate parameters

+ Review the daily allocation of resources in order to drive production schedule to meet established customer requirements

+ Make staffing decisions in accordance with human resource procedures to build and grow the team to meet the needs of the business

+ Develop, coach, and mentor employees through the use of performance planning to drive employee and business growth

+ Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

+ Oracle R12 ERP Systems Experience

Non-Essential Functions** **:

+ Provide input to and collaborate with Engineering and Quality to define and modify manufacturing instructions

+ Use standard supply chain processes and partner with the Supply Chain team to develop material replenishment system for the manufacturing areas

+ Ensure equipment complies with calibration and maintenance procedures and requirements

Minimum Qualifications** **:

+ _Experience_ : 3+ years supervisory experience; 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area

+ _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_ : High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications** **:

+ BA or BS degree in Operations Management

+ Previous Aerospace or Electronics manufacturing experience

+ Familiarity with web based software

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

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

_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._

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us.

The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.