Repair Station Supervisor 2

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Repair Station Supervisor II (day shift) at our Lynnwood, WA 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).

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!   

Job Summary:
The Repair Station Shop Supervisor II leads and directs teams of direct labor shop employees in the Repair Station. The Repair Station Shop Supervisor 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. Plans, coordinates, trains and supervises shop labor 
resources to achieve on time delivery of high quality, reliable repairs. Supervision encompasses more than one shift and includes employees with considerable variation of skills, and employees who are highly skilled within a specific area.

Essential Functions:

• Provide inputs (resource planning, overtime projections, productivity improvements) to management to develop monthly and annual budgets
• Assist Value Stream Manager with required monthly reporting to senior level management
• Estimate personnel needs and assign work to meet completion dates
• Plan shop OTJ certification requirements by product line based on sales plans and volume estimates. Schedule, coordinate, and track progress on the training required to certify the required number of personnel on each product line
• Lead daily Repair Cell walkthroughs and work with Lead Technicians and the Repair Cell members to ensure that 95% or more of orders are processed through shop statuses in 6 calendar days or less. Aggressively work to resolve any tooling, test equipment, training or personnel issues preventing the team from achieving this objective
• Review and understand daily key performance indicators to evaluate the status and gap to plan, and use this data to drive daily problem solving (8 Step, 5 Why, Cause and Effect, Fishbone) where required
• Take actions necessary to get day-to-day problems and conflicts resolved; analyze backlog reports, receipt trend reports, WIP cost trend data, CARs, Out of Tolerance Reports and shop KPIs and determine actions required to aggressively resolve any noted issues
• Serve as liaison to other groups and/or functional areas to resolve engineering, quality, personnel, technical documentation, reliability, compliance and/or material issues impacting the Repair Station
• Ensure that all product processed through the Repair Station is serviced, inspected and/or tested per customer specified, approved technical data
• Evaluate and recommend process improvements and changes in methods, equipment or procedures in assigned areas of responsibility. Implement improvements in workflow and methods. Foster and lead 5S and continuous improvement activity in the repair station
• Propose and support Capital Equipment Requests (CER’s) as necessary to support Repair Station operational requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience within a CFR -145 Repair Station or equivalent military experience. At least 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge: Must possess a current working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (CFR145), EASA-145 and CCAR-145 or be able to acquire this knowledge quickly upon assignment into the role.
• Skills: Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office applications.
• Ability: Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment and build teamwork and cohesion between departments and groups within the organization, must be able to support customer and regulatory authority on site audits and visits and represent Crane in a very positive and professional manner
• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree. Possess or be able to attain a CFR-145 Repairman’s Certificate.

• 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory experience preferred

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Supervision encompasses more than one shift
• 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
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• 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 40 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Mental/Visual: May require use of soldering equipment, microscopes/magnifying glasses
• Workspace (line, cube, etc.): Cubicle and frequent trips to the assembly cells

Top Benefits:

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

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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.

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Salary Range: $118,000 - $150,000 USD Annual.

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. 

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.