• Collaborate with key business functions, including Order Management, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Manufacturing and Design Engineering, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and Business Unit leadership. Provide guidance and direction to individuals from these functions supporting the value stream.
  
• Drive accountability for daily performance reporting and problem-solving of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.
  
• Lead and facilitate kaizen events to champion continuous improvement, productivity initiatives, and lean practices.
  
• Develop and mentor associates to maximize their potential, fostering a highly skilled, motivated, and customer-focused team.
  
• Participate in budget preparation and long-term capital planning to support operational and strategic goals.
  
• Own, develop, and execute the continuous improvement roadmap to achieve operational objectives and align with the future state vision.
  
• Prepare and present performance summaries and results to executive leadership and customers.
  
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies by promoting safe work practices.
  
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives, including 5S, KPIs, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other continuous improvement efforts.
  
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisors or management.
  
• Major accountabilities include, but are not limited to: associate safety, product quality, on time delivery, financial results (operational costs), and growth planning
  

• Experience: VSM II: 5+ years of experience directly supporting operations, including 3+ years of supervision; VSM III: 10+ years of experience directly supporting operations either in Production control, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations Management 3+ years of Value Stream Management experience
  
• 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 thinking skills; Excellent time management/sense of urgency; Complex problem-solving ability; Good judgment and decision-making skills; Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
• 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)
  
• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field
  

• 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
  
• May require up to 5% travel time
  
• Standing: 20% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
  
• Sitting: 80% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
  
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
  
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 75 pounds
  
• Mental/Visual: use of computer
  
• Workspace: cubicle/des
  

Salary range:

VSM II: $126,825 - $166,773

VSM III: $149,300 - $194,200
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.