Value Stream Supervisor

Crane Company; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking a Value Stream Supervisor to lead breakthrough operational improvements under the Plant Manager. You will supervise hourly associates and drive lean practices across the value stream.

This developmental role requires strong analytical skills, a track record of lean initiatives, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership. The position emphasizes safety, quality and OTD.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills and knowledge of problem solving techniques/tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to teach, mentor and coach others.
• Ability to travel.
• State issued driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Process Improvement experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with Senior Leadership.
• Track record of driving lean initiatives in operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and change.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a strong manufacturing team by embracing Crane’s Intellectual Capital process.
• Assist in assigning staff to meet departmental goals and support production to meet OTD.
• Lead the Gemba cadences including weekly Gemba walk and startup/standup meetings.
• Analyze, understand and track KPI’s daily; develop methods to improve service, cost, quality and safety.
• Ensure 5S standards are adhered to in area.
• Recognize and reward positive contributions of employees.
• Exercise the company’s progressive discipline policies when applicable.
• Ensure proper use of IATF tools including PFMEA, SPC, MSA.
• Lead the intellectual capital process for direct reports and participate in development.
• In addition to standard supervisory activities, assume accountability for the value stream.
• Document current state, develop future state, and track steps to achieve it.
• Lead the value stream to implement FFV and continuous improvement through kaizens.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Mentor coach

Travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Value Stream Supervisor is a key part of the CP&S team. This position is responsible for leading the execution of breakthrough operational improvement activities under the direction of the Plant Manager. The role is a developmental assignment for a high potential individual. They will be expected to utilize lean manufacturing techniques to improve the bottom line of the business while learning to supervise hourly associates. The position will supervise direct and indirect labor associated with the value stream.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Manage and develop a strong manufacturing team by embracing Crane’s Intellectual Capital process and promoting the company’s core value
• Assist in assigning staff to meet departmental goals and support production to meet OTD
• Participate/lead the Gemba cadences including weekly Gemba walk and startup/standup meetings
• Analyze, understand and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) daily. Develop/implement methods, procedures, and systems to improve service, cost, quality, and safety performance
• Ensure 5S standards are adhered to in area
• Recognize and reward positive contributions of employees
• Exercise the Company’s progressive discipline policies when applicable and documents actions accordingly
• Ensure proper use of IATF tools including Process Flow Charts, Control Plans, PFMEAs, SPC, and MSA
• Participate in the Intellectual capital process. Lead the intellectual capital process for their direct reports within the value stream and participate through personal involvement in development
• Other duties as assigned
• In addition to standard supervisory activities , the Value Stream Supervisor will:
  • Assume accountability for the value stream (Inventory through customer delivery)
  • Document the current state, develop the future state, and track steps to achieve the future state.
  • Lead the associated value stream to implement FFV and continuous improvement through regular cadence of activities/kaizens (Facilitate, lead, and participate as needed to ensure success)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills/Abilities:

• Analytical skills and understanding of problem solving techniques/tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor and coach
• Ability to travel
• State issued driver’s license

Knowledge:

• Proficiency with key PC software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Process Improvement experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with Senior Leadership
• Track record of driving lean initiatives in operations
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and change

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred

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.

Crane Cryogenics specializes in high-performance solutions for the storage, distribution, and transfer of cryogenic fluids, ensuring reliability and safety in demanding applications.

Consumer Goods

Company size 1,001–5,000 employees

Company type Public company Founded 1855

Momentum

Team growth

22% in 12 mo

11 employees on LinkedIn

Sep 23 May 26

Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters The Woodlands, Texas

4526 Research Forest Dr, Suite 400, The Woodlands, Texas 77381, US