Production Supervisor II
Crane Co. · Chandler, AZ
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Crane Co. (industrial) in Chandler, AZ.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Value stream mapping, Root cause, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$102k.
Median of the low and high ends of 250 live postings that list pay, out of 930 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 22 other live production postings in Arizona.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 91%
- ✓ Lean 30%
- ✓ 5S 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Crane Co.
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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?
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This plant: Crane Co. in Chandler
1 other open role at this site.
- Onsite Production Supervisor – Lean Aerospace Manufacturing · Lean / CI · Supervisor
Full description from Crane Co.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
Drive continuous improvement by applying lean manufacturing tools and mentoring team members in their use; review daily KPIs to identify gaps and lead structured problem-solving efforts (8-Step, 5 Why, Fishbone). Provide inputs for resource planning, overtime forecasting, and productivity improvements to support monthly and annual budgeting processes. Partner with Value Stream Managers to deliver required reporting to senior leadership and ensure cross-functional alignment across product lines and functional areas.
Ensure timely identification and processing of non-conforming materials to manage scrap, rework, and overall product quality. Oversee daily resource allocation to meet production schedules and customer requirements; make staffing decisions aligned with HR procedures to support business needs. Develop, coach, and mentor employees through performance planning to drive team capability and business growth.
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
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). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility
requirements
for access to classified information.
Preferred Qualifications
BA or BS degree in Operations Management Previous Aerospace or Electronics manufacturing experience Familiarity with web based software
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Production Supervisor II 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). From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona.
You'll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
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.
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