Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager a.k.a. Crane Business Systems (CBS) Manager in Burbank, CA.

As a CBS Manager, you will master Crane’s Strategy Deployment Process (‘SDP’) and menu of lean manufacturing techniques. You will be a part of the development of the company’s strategic plan and be a part of the execution of that plan via SDP. You will also develop mastery of key continuous improvement tools such as Standard Work, Kanban, TPM, 5S, Visual Management, SMED, Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping. After training others on the use of these tools and leading kaizen continuous improvement events, you will be responsible for assisting the organization in its daily use of the tools in both the factory and office. It is intended that this is a two year assignment, after which you will take on a leadership position in either manufacturing or product management.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and manage the Kaizen Roadmap

• Coordinate the continuous the continuous improvement activity and team members

• Facilitate establishment of lean principles throughout the organization, to include coaching to ensure completion of projects

• Apply CBS tools to identify root causes and develop counter measures

• Work with business leaders to attain business goals

• Promote the crane business system through daily passion for continuous improvement and the constant elimination of waste

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree 

• 3-5 years of experience in demonstrated process improvement success.

• Proven accomplishments utilizing lean tools/methodologies

• Certified tool champion or plan to complete training for required certification within 12 month period of entering position.

• Standard work/visual management, transactional, value stream mapping and problem solving.

• Knowledge in Change management and accounting/finance principles.

• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills in a matrix environment

• Demonstrated ability to motivate all levels of the organization.

• Strong team formation and leadership skills.

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and facilitation of groups toward deliverables

• Ability to link customer needs and business processes

• Prefer certified Lean Black Belt or Master Black Belt.

Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). 

About Crane Aerospace & Electronics:

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).

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers competitive salaries and outstanding opportunities for career growth and development. Some of our amazing benefits include 401k match, education reimbursement, and 12 paid holidays per year. You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.comfor more information on our company and great opportunities

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.

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 Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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