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 toolsProvide inputs (resource planning, overtime projections, productivity improvements) to management to develop monthly and annual budgetsAssist Value Stream Managers with required monthly reporting to senior level managementReview 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 requiredEnsure timely identification of quality issues through the use of the non-conforming materials process to ensure scrap and rework are properly processedServe as liaison to other groups, product lines and/or functional areas to ensure products are built, assembled, and/or tested within appropriate parametersReview the daily allocation of resources in order to drive production schedule to meet established customer requirementsMake staffing decisions in accordance with human resource procedures to build and grow the team to meet the needs of the businessDevelop, coach, and mentor employees through the use of performance planning to drive employee and business growth Any other task assigned by supervisor or managementOracle R12 ERP Systems Experience

Non-Essential Functions:

Provide input to and collaborate with Engineering and Quality to define and modify manufacturing instructionsUse standard supply chain processes and partner with the Supply Chain team to develop material replenishment system for the manufacturing areasEnsure 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 areaKnowledge: 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 softwareSkills/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 actionEducation/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

BA or BS degree in Operations ManagementPrevious Aerospace or Electronics manufacturing experienceFamiliarity with web based software

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentManufacturing 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 PPEMay 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.