Production Supervisor II - Valves (Assembly & Test)

Company: Crane Company
Location: Burbank
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor to lead our First Shift operations in Valves (Assembly & Test) at our Burbank, CA location. About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft - delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E's brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You'll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! Job Summary: The Production Supervisor II 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. Essential Functions: /n - Identify and use lean manufacturing tools required to drive improvements and mentor teammates in the use of these tools /n - Provide inputs (resource planning, overtime projections, productivity improvements) to management to develop monthly and annual budgets /n - Assist Value Stream Managers with required monthly reporting to senior level management /n - 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 /n - Ensure timely identification of quality issues through the use of the non-conforming materials process to ensure scrap and rework are properly processed /n - Serve as liaison to other groups, product lines and/or functional areas to ensure products are built, assembled, and/or tested within appropriate parameters /n - Review the daily allocation of resources in order to drive production schedule to meet established customer requirements /n - Make staffing decisions in accordance with human resource procedures to build and grow the team to meet the needs of the business /n - Develop, coach, and mentor employees through the use of performance planning to drive employee and business growth /n - Any other task assigned by supervisor or management /n /n Minimum Qualifications: /n - /nExperience: 3 years supervisory experience; 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area /n - /nKnowledge: /n - Deep understanding of cellular manufacturing practices /n - Comfortable teaching the use of manufacturing based continuous improvement skills (standard work, 5S, material replenishment, etc.) /n - Intermediate skill level with MS Office software /n /n /n - /nSkills/Abilities: /n - Effectively communicate (written and verbal) with all levels of the business and present to groups both small and large /n - Ability to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity to develop labor planning/allocations /n - Ability to use data to determine root causes of issues to drive focused corrective action /n /n /n - /nEducation/Certification: /n - Highschool Diploma or GED Equivalent Required /n - Associate or Bachelor's Degree Preferred /n /n /n - /nEligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). /n /n Working Conditions: /n - Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. /n - 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. /n - May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes. /n - Requires occasional travel to support customers /n - Standing: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task /n - Sitting: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task /n - Lifting (in pounds): Up to 10 pounds /n - Pushing (in pounds): Up to 10 pounds /n - Mental/Visual: Use of Computer /n - Workspace: Cubicle/Desk /n /n Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Salary range: $107,000 to $139,700. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy: /n - /nBenefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month /n - /nTime Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year. /n - /n401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match /n - /nEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment /n /n You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities. We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value. In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool. 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.

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