Value Stream Lead: Kaizen & Continuous Improvement

Crane Co.; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus programs

Job summary

Crane Pumps & Systems in Piqua, OH is seeking a Value Stream Leader to manage warehousing, machining, material handling, assembling and testing within the value stream. You will coordinate activities to meet customer demand efficiently and safely, leading 5S, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include KPI oversight, shift startup control, quality checks, and developing hourly leads, with a focus on Lean activities and root-cause problem solving.

Qualifications

• Related product and process experience.
• Knowledge of general machining processes and tooling would be beneficial.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Natural sense of urgency.
• Basic troubleshooting and root cause identification capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and cells.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Responsibilities

• Owns and manages the KPI board.
• Monitors performance board throughout day, minimum once/hour.
• Ensure 5S standards are adhered to in area.
• Manage team member assignment sheet based on known absences.
• Manages Cell(s) huddle.
• Process/Shift start-up and control, i.e. ensure machines, tooling, gages, fixtures are ready, bins are stocked.
• Respond to random calls by team members.
• Confirm quality – routine checks.
• Cover absenteeism.
• Training and cross-training and tracking matrix.
• Work orders for quick maintenance.
• Ensure standardized work is followed (LPA’s).
• Facilitate small group activities.
• On-going continuous improvement activities.
• Insure parts/materials are supplied to process.
• Develops Hourly Leads and team members.
• Leads kaizen events for Cell(s).

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Machining tools

Job description

Crane Pumps & Systems in Piqua, OH is seeking a Value Stream Leader to manage warehousing, machining, material handling, assembling and testing within the value stream. You will coordinate activities to meet customer demand efficiently and safely, leading 5S, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include KPI oversight, shift startup control, quality checks, and developing hourly leads, with a focus on Lean activities and root-cause problem solving.