Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Materials & Logistics Supervisor at our Burbank, CA location. 

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. 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 Shipping Logistics Supervisor responsible for  Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving. The Supervisor will be responsible to lead all activities related to daily materials movement, and Logistics activities associated with Receiving and Shipping Activities. In addition the Supervisor will lead various initiatives focused on cost reductions, working capital improvement, lean process strategies, and internal service enhancements.

Essential Functions:

• Lead continuous improvement efforts with supporting organizations throughout the site including Contracts and Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Develop, establish and lead the Shipping Logistics team, including Finished Goods Stores, Shipping Inspection and packaging, being both mentor and coach to develop individual and team excellence
• Maintain and facilitate the accurate control and accountability of inventory
• Communicate with external and internal customers regarding problems associated with Shipping Logistics and address and resolve issues quickly.  Serve as liaison to other functional areas in order to ensure the day-to-day problems and conflicts are resolved and that discrepancies are addressed
• Maintain a proactively trained and flexible team ensuring that inspectors and shipping logistic team members have proper skills for their assignments and that they are highly responsive to the needs of internal and external customers
• Provide quality reports and matrices related to the shipping logistics processes that are helpful to customers and for the improvement of processes
• Assist in continuous quality improvement.  Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures
• Plan, coordinate and manage the performance of physical inventories and/or cycle counting as required to meet fiscal reporting requirements
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions:

• Coordinate with or lead Excess & Obsolete inventory data reporting, disposition, withdrawal and disposal processes with Procurement.
• Provide data, reports and analysis as required to support Supply Chain, Finance and Corporate requests for information relative to E&O, inventory categorization and controls.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years work experience, with 3+ years supervising or leading people, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge:
  • Solid understanding of integrated production and inventory management techniques and processes.
  • Shipping and Receiving Logistics
  • LEAN principles and methodologies
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Extensive computer skills in Excel, Access and word processing applications.
  • Experience using an ERP system, preferably Oracle
  • Excellent organizational and process development/optimization skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Strong communications skills – both verbal and written.
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS (or pursuing degree) 4-year degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field
• APICS and/or ISM certifications

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $77,500.00 to $97,200.00. 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 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 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.LI-MD1 CAE