Manufacturing & Calibration Operations Lead

791 Crane Nuclear PFT Corp; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Crane Company seeks an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing supervision and drive lean improvements across our production facilities. You will oversee scheduling, receiving, production, calibration, testing, document control, packaging, and shipping, while developing teams and coordinating with cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, adherence to safety and quality standards, and effective cost management within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or equivalent experience in operations management in a manufacturing company.
• 2-4 years experience in operations or engineering capacity.
• Prior experience in planning and manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have previous experience in leading others.
• Understanding and application of lean manufacturing/ problem solving techniques.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Operations & Business Performance: Achieve business objectives related to safety, quality, on-time delivery (OTD), past due orders, lead time, cost, inventory, and sales.
• Manufacturing Supervision: Lead all manufacturing operations, including scheduling, planning, receiving, production, calibration, testing, document control, packaging, and shipping.
• Continuous Improvement & Crane Business System: Drive continuous improvement initiatives using the Crane Business System. Improve plant layout, workflow, cell design, standard work, visual management, equipment maintenance, setup reduction, and material replenishment processes.
• Equipment & Process Management: Evaluate equipment capabilities, process limitations, and manufacturing standards. Identify and implement new technologies and equipment improvements.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all products are manufactured, tested, and calibrated in accordance with engineering specifications and quality assurance requirements.
• Inventory & Financial Management: Manage inventory levels to achieve business plan targets. Reduce excess and obsolete inventory through effective utilization and substitution strategies. Control manufacturing expenses, including supplies, tooling, maintenance, overtime, and labor costs, while operating within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Crane Company seeks an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing supervision and drive lean improvements across our production facilities. You will oversee scheduling, receiving, production, calibration, testing, document control, packaging, and shipping, while developing teams and coordinating with cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, adherence to safety and quality standards, and effective cost management within budget.