Value Stream Lead: Operations & Kaizen Excellence

741 Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp.; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus programs

Job summary

Crane Pumps & Systems in Piqua, Ohio seeks a Value Stream Team Leader to coordinate warehousing, machining, material handling, assembling and testing within a value stream. You will work closely with the supervisor to meet customer demand efficiently and safely.

The role emphasizes managing KPI boards, daily performance monitoring, and leading continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen events and standardized work. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years related experience required.
• Knowledge of machining processes and tooling beneficial.
• Strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and cells.
• Ability to read safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Owns and manages KPI board.
• Monitors performance board hourly.
• Enforce 5S standards in area.
• Manage team assignments and cell huddles.
• Prepare machines, tooling, and fixtures; stock bins.
• Lead kaizen events and continuous improvement.
• Ensure parts/materials are supplied to process.
• Develop hourly leads and team members.
• Handle shift handoffs and training.
• Respond to calls and confirm quality.

Skills

Natural sense of urgency

Root cause analysis

Multi-team leadership

Reading safety rules

Troubleshooting

Process understanding

Education

Associate degree

Two years related experience

Tools

Machining processes

Job description

Crane Pumps & Systems in Piqua, Ohio seeks a Value Stream Team Leader to coordinate warehousing, machining, material handling, assembling and testing within a value stream. You will work closely with the supervisor to meet customer demand efficiently and safely.

The role emphasizes managing KPI boards, daily performance monitoring, and leading continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen events and standardized work. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.