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Facilities Supervisor
Location WA, Lynnwood
Department Operations
Employment Type Full Time
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Supervisor 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 and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. 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 Facilities Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.
Essential Functions:
Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel
Monitor employee work levels and review work performance
Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions
Investigate accidents and injuries, and prepare reports of findings
Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures
Compile operational and personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results
Develop, implement, and evaluate maintenance policies and procedures
Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies
Examine objects, systems, or facilities, and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs
Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use
Lead and participate as a member of the site facilities emergency response team
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Non-Essential Functions:
Participate in hazardous materials and first responder team (HAZMAT; training provided)
Maintain clean and organized work space and equipment
Additional tasks may include but not limited to process improvement activities, small tool maintenance and repairs, team projects
Requisition and purchase required materials, specify, procure, & maintain minimum stock inventory, and process purchase transactions.
Support other team members in their primary job functions, cross training, and employee growth strategies.
Support team activities & improvement efforts in Kaizen, 5s, maintenance, & facilities events & practices.
Perform miscellaneous activities including security badge processing, personnel office moves, etc.
Support team members including hands-on training, design drawing reviews, technical tool use and team projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 8+ years of experience in maintenance and repair, including prior experience in a Lead position
Knowledge: Must have a full understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) including how they operate and how they can best fit the needs of the facilities department; Strong business acumen
Skills/Abilities: Must demonstrate good leadership and people skills; Ability to plan, schedule and review the work and performance of subordinates; Capable of handling a crew of skilled craftsmen; Ability to handle the stress of dealing with multiple tasks at once; Ability to make decisions quickly during crisis situations; Computer literate and able to work within a Microsoft Windows environment
Education/Certification: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Facilities Management or Operations
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:
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; hazardous equipment and materials
May wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, or Full Protection Suits
May be exposed to high places including spending time climbing ladders or scaffolds
May spend time kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling
Flexible and willing to work nights and weekends, if necessary
Standing: up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: up to 30% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer
Workspace: cubicle/desk
Top Benefits:
Salary range: $88.088.00 to 114,129.60. 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:
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 90 days of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at 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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
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