Sr. Operations Manager

Crane Company; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 172,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Auburn, CA, is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager to lead value streams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing with lean experience and a strong capability in cross-functional leadership and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing with focus on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage value streams with cross-functional reporting.
• Strong business acumen and leadership in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate daily flash and Gemba walks with site leadership.
• Direct the manufacturing of high-quality products at the lowest cost.
• Work cross-functionally to exceed customer requirements and drive improvements.
• Lead kaizen events and implement the Crane Business System with standard work.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer orientation

Project management

Communication

Education

BA or BS in Engineering or related field

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Sr. Operations Manager at our Auburn, CA location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

Job Summary:

The Sr Operations Manager plans and directs all aspects of assigned Value Streams and is accountable for the assigned Value Stream’s performance and commitments to the customer with respect to safety, quality,deliveryandcost.The Sr Operations Manager works cooperatively with other functional leaders and managers tooptimizethe entire value stream in the eyes of the customer and is relentless in the pursuit of continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Continually leadstaff to ensure internal and external customer demands are met
• Lead and facilitate the daily flash and Gemba walks with the site leadership team throughout the site
• Directthe manufacturing of productsofthehighest qualityat thelowest possible cost
• Work and manage cross-functionallytoexceed customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of the Crane Business System;Lead kaizen events;Communicate best practices within the Crane organization;Design, develop, and implement the kaizen roadmap;Trackteam’s achievement of Standard Work
• Develop and hire a skilled, technically proficient, andmotivated customer-focused team
• Sustain a safe workplace through the establishment and support of Company policy
• Create and execute data driven action plans to improve standard work and performance
• Clearly defineroles, responsibilities, and expectations and coach, advise, and encourage to build andmaintaina highly effective and cohesive team that functions smoothly
• Inspiresubordinates to achieve excellence
• Providejob-relevant learning, developmental experiences, and feedback toenhance individual performance
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:10+ years of experience in a manufacturing role focused on continuous process improvement and lean manufacturing;5+years ofexperience managing a value stream or multiple value streams
• Knowledge:Advanced/expert knowledge of continuous improvementincluding systems and tools;Strongbusinessacumen
• Skills/Abilities:Demonstratedability to manage one or more Value Streams with cross-functional direct reporting (manufacture engineering, supply chain, facilities, etc.);Strong customer orientation;Demonstratedadvanced/expert skills in employee development, team building, projectmanagementand communication (written and verbal)
• Education/Certification:BA or BSdegree inEngineeringor 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:

• Master’s level degree
• AS9100/ AS9145/ TS16949
• Lean/ Six Sigma Black Belt/ Shanin

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll 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 at https://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.

Salary range: $172,400- $208,500. 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.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.