Manufacturing Team Leader

710 Crane Ltd.; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness incentives

Retirement savings assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus programs

Job summary

Crane Co. is recruiting a Value Stream Supervisor to drive the execution and delivery of the order book.

You will plan, release work orders, remove roadblocks, and ensure orders are produced on time and to the right quality, while adhering to safety standards. You will lead teams, optimise Kanban and MRP processes, and collaborate across manufacturing, engineering and quality to meet OTD targets and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in first line management and supervision.
• Formal qualification in managing safely (IOSH).
• Strong understanding of work scheduling systems such as Kan Ban or WOs.
• Working knowledge of an MRP system (QAD) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the daily manufacturing plan in line with Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth targets.
• Lead and motivate teams to achieve value stream targets, ensuring 5S compliance.
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective actions when issues arise.
• Use QAD to prepare and align production plans with manufacturing to meet customer delivery.
• Monitor SQDCG KPI information daily and drive improvements.
• Ensure BoM and drawing issues are resolved with engineering and supply chain.
• Develop and implement an appropriate labour plan to meet plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Training others

Education

NVQ level 2 in first line management and supervision

Managing safely (IOSH)

Tools

QAD

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Value Stream Supervisor, this role is responsible for ensuring the execution and delivery of the order book for the Value Stream. As the first level of supervision for the team has the responsibility of planning and releasing work orders to satisfy demand, be it for sales orders, safety stock, forecast or Kanban demand. The individual performing this role has the responsibility for identifying and removing roadblocks to safely delivering orders to the right quality and on time.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure that the daily manufacturing plan is delivered in line with Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth targets.
• Proactively lead and motivate teams of employees to achieve both value stream and business targets and objectives, whilst ensuring that all processes and procedures are fully adhered to in line with 5S.
• To carry out root cause analysis and manage and implement corrective actions when issues are identified.
• Actively use the Crane Business System tools to identify and implement productivity improvements.
• To support the SQDCG process by updating and displaying the necessary KPI information on the SQDCG board on a daily basis and use it to analyse root cause and drive improvements.
• Ensure the value stream team have a strong awareness of 16949 core tools and that they are actively used day to day to manage and mitigate product risk.
• To identify, assist and drive the training and development of direct reports.
• Management of absence and discipline for direct reports with support of line manager and HR.
• To lead by example in safe working practices and to ensure that all direct reports fully comply with all company and legislative Health & Safety requirements.
• To report and support Value Stream Supervisor with the investigation of accident or near‑miss incidents, and to facilitate corrective and preventive actions.
• Through the utilisation of QAD ensure that production plans are prepared and agreed with manufacturing to meet customer delivery requirements, maximising OTD, production capacity and absorption rates.
• Monitoring manufacturing performance against plan, identification and resolution of downfalls and communication of potential issues to the Value Stream Supervisor.
• Effective maintenance and control of stock levels through PI system and audits; driving corrective actions where necessary.
• Scheduling of raw materials through Kanban systems.
• In conjunction with the Value Stream Supervisor work with supply chain to ensure material parameters are optimized for maximum availability, whilst managing stock turns.
• Work with manufacturing, engineering and quality where BoM and drawing issues arise.
• Communicating required materials to supply chain through shortage reports.
• In conjunction with the Value Stream Supervisor ensure an appropriate labour plan is in place to meet plans.
• Ensure that production schedules are updated and closely monitored.
• Liaise directly with the Planner, Team Leaders and Value Stream Supervisor with regard to planned outputs and any changes in priority.
• Produce shortage reports and liaise with supply chain to ensure that countermeasures are implemented to prevent OTD misses.
• Support the generation of 3 in 1's for any metric misses in the month.
• Ensure effective inventory control over work in process, and component stocks.
• Assist the engineering functions within the business to process prototype / refurbishment / rework orders through the manufacturing facility.

Qualifications, experience and training

A formal management qualification at least level 2 NVQ in first line management and supervision.

Must have a formal qualification in managing safely, I.e. IOSH.

Must have a good understanding of the work scheduling systems in use throughout the department whether by works orders or Kan Ban systems.

Ideally will have a good working knowledge of a computer based MRP system such as Q.A.D.

Personal Characteristics

• Must be positive, hands on individual who can carry out all tasks and is capable of training others.
• A strong desire to succeed.
• Adaptable, disciplined, ambitious Strategic thinker Team orientated.
• Effective influencing and persuading skills.
• Initiative, drive and enthusiasm.

ABOUT US

Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets.

The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder.

Crane Co. was founded on 4th July 1855 by Richard Teller Crane who made the following resolution: "I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just towards employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business." The essence of this resolution is the business policy of Crane Co. today.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success.

Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement - as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

• comprehensive health
• wellness incentives
• assistance with retirement savings
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• performance-based bonus programs for certain positions

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs.

We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.