
Production Supervisor I - Leadership Development Opportunity
Crane · Lynnwood, WA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $88k–$111k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Crane (industrial) in Lynnwood, WA. You’ll partner with engineering, quality, operations, facilities, and supply chain while learning how world-class aerospace products are built.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S
- Base pay
- $88k–$111k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live production postings in Washington.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $88k–$111k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 95%
- ✓ Lean 59%
- ✓ 5S 41%
- Root cause 36%
- ✓ Kaizen 27%
- EHS / safety 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Crane
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Crane in Lynnwood
12 other open roles at this site · 8 people we found on the production team.
- Quality Engineer III · Quality · Senior
- Production Supervisor II · Production · Supervisor
- Production Supervisor I - Swing Shift · Production · Supervisor
- Production Technician I (Weekend) · Production · Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer II · Manufacturing
- Process Technician · Process · Technician
Full description from CraneAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
As a Production Supervisor I, you’ll lead a team in one of our manufacturing areas while learning the fundamentals of aerospace operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and wants to grow into an operations leader. You’ll partner with engineering, quality, operations, facilities, and supply chain while learning how world-class aerospace products are built.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Previous supervisory experience within an aerospace or electronics manufacturing environment
- ✓Basic understanding of manufacturing based continuous improvement skills (standard work, 5S, material replenishment, etc.)
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Ready to launch your leadership career?
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor I at our Lynnwood, WA location. This is a Monday - Friday, day shift position.
If you are looking to build your career in aerospace manufacturing, this is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll make an immediate impact. You’ll receive mentorship, hands-on training, and exposure to manufacturing operations while developing the skills needed to lead high-performing teams.
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).
Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
- •Build leadership experience
- •Learn directly from experienced manufacturing leaders and engineers
- •Gain exposure to production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and continuous improvement
- •Develop Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving skills
- •Lead a team while receiving coaching and mentorship
- •Make decisions that directly impact aerospace products used around the world
- •Clear opportunities for career growth into Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Plant Leadership
You’ll have the opportunity to
- •Lead and support a team of manufacturing employees (10-15 people)
- •Learn how to manage production schedules and meet customer commitments
- •Develop your leadership style through coaching and mentoring employees
- •Work alongside engineering and quality teams to solve real manufacturing challenges
- •Use Lean Manufacturing tools and participate in Kaizen events
- •Drive continuous improvement projects that improve safety, quality, and efficiency
- •Learn how aerospace products move from raw material to finished product
- •Build experience making staffing, scheduling, and operational decisions
At Crane, we invest in developing future leaders. You’ll receive
- •Formal leadership coaching
- •Hands-on mentorship
- •Exposure to multiple manufacturing departments
- •Opportunities to lead continuous improvement projects
- •Professional development and training
- •Clear career paths into Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, or Site Leadership
We’re looking for people who have
- •Education: Bachelor’s degree
- •Experience: 2+ years of experience leading teams. Experiences could be related to an internship, co-op, campus leadership, athletics, military service, retail, food service, or other leadership experience.
- •Knowledge: Intermediate skill level with MS Office.
- •Skills, Abilities: Strong communication (written and verbal) with all levels of business; ability to present to groups both small and large, effective problem-solving skills; desire to learn and grow as a leader; positive attitude and willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- •Eligibility 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).
Work 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
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy
- •Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
- •Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
- •401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
- •Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment
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 ef
