Value Stream Manager

has an exciting opportunity for a Value Stream Managerat our Elyria, OH location.

Job Summary:
The Value Stream Manager (VSM)is responsible forensuring customer satisfaction by leading a cross-functional team to execute the Annual Operating Plan, focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Growth. This role is accountable for the long-term financial performance of the Value Stream by aligning with business needs, driving growth,establishinga strategic vision for the future, and developing and executing continuous improvement roadmaps. The VSMplaysa critical role in fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement while building a motivated and customer-focused team.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with various business functions, including Order Management, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Manufacturing and Design Engineering, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and Business Unit leaders, to ensure alignment and operational success.

• Drive accountability for daily performance reporting and problem-solving of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.

• Champion and lead kaizen events focused on continuous improvement and productivity initiatives, supporting lean initiatives and fostering a culture of operational excellence.

• Develop and mentor associates to reach their maximum potential, building a highly skilled, motivated, and customer-focused team.

• Participate in budget preparation and long-range capital planning to ensure financial alignment with operational goals.

• Own, develop, and implement the continuous improvement roadmap and plan to achieve operationalobjectivesand align with the future state vision.

• Summarize operational results and prepare presentations for executive and customer reviews, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders.

• Promote and practice safe work habits in compliance with OSHA standards and Crane policies.

• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives, including 5S, KPIs, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other continuous improvement efforts as needed.

• Ensure associate safety, product quality, on-time delivery, financial performance (operational costs), and growth planning.

• Any othertasks as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:3+years of experiencedirectly supporting operations

• Knowledge: Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods; Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources

• Skills/Abilities:Strong critical thinkingskills; Excellent time management/sense of urgency;Complexproblem-solvingability;Good judgment anddecision-makingskills;Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Education/Certification:Bachelor's degree in manufacturingor related field

• 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:

• 2+ years of supervision experience

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, youll 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 athttps://www.craneae.com/company/careersor visit our website atwww.CraneAE.comfor more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto 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.