Lean Value Stream Lead – Continuous Improvement

Crane Company; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking a Value Stream Supervisor to lead breakthrough operational improvements under the Plant Manager. You will supervise hourly associates and drive lean practices across the value stream.

This developmental role requires strong analytical skills, a track record of lean initiatives, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership. The position emphasizes safety, quality and OTD.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills and knowledge of problem solving techniques/tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to teach, mentor and coach others.
• Ability to travel.
• State issued driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Process Improvement experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with Senior Leadership.
• Track record of driving lean initiatives in operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and change.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a strong manufacturing team by embracing Crane’s Intellectual Capital process.
• Assist in assigning staff to meet departmental goals and support production to meet OTD.
• Lead the Gemba cadences including weekly Gemba walk and startup/standup meetings.
• Analyze, understand and track KPI’s daily; develop methods to improve service, cost, quality and safety.
• Ensure 5S standards are adhered to in area.
• Recognize and reward positive contributions of employees.
• Exercise the company’s progressive discipline policies when applicable.
• Ensure proper use of IATF tools including PFMEA, SPC, MSA.
• Lead the intellectual capital process for direct reports and participate in development.
• In addition to standard supervisory activities, assume accountability for the value stream.
• Document current state, develop future state, and track steps to achieve it.
• Lead the value stream to implement FFV and continuous improvement through kaizens.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Mentor coach

Travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crane Company is seeking a Value Stream Supervisor to lead breakthrough operational improvements under the Plant Manager. You will supervise hourly associates and drive lean practices across the value stream.

This developmental role requires strong analytical skills, a track record of lean initiatives, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership. The position emphasizes safety, quality and OTD.