Value Stream Leader — Lean Manufacturing & Scheduling

Crane Co.; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Co. is seeking a Value Stream Supervisor to oversee vacuum jacketed pipe manufacturing in Montgomery, TX. You will lead production teams, manage daily schedules, and coordinate with engineering and maintenance to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, strong leadership, and effective communication across shifts, with accountability for schedule attainment and recovery actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Production Management or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean techniques and production scheduling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and communicate daily shop-floor schedules and employee assignments.
• Monitor welding, machining, processing, and assembly to ensure conformance to drawings and safety.

Skills

Lean techniques

Production scheduling

Leadership

MRP/ERP systems

Team communication

Continuous improvement

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Production Management or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Crane Co. is seeking a Value Stream Supervisor to oversee vacuum jacketed pipe manufacturing in Montgomery, TX. You will lead production teams, manage daily schedules, and coordinate with engineering and maintenance to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, strong leadership, and effective communication across shifts, with accountability for schedule attainment and recovery actions.