Value Stream Manager

Apply for the Value Stream Manager I role at Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Lynnwood, WA.

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). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash.

facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft.

• Work closely with other functions of the business such as Order Management, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Manufacturing and Design Engineering, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and Business Unit leaders
• Drive accountability for daily performance reporting and problem solving of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety/quality/delivery/cost/growth (plan, do, check, and act)
• Champion kaizen events with focus on continuous improvement and productivity initiatives;
  Support lean initiatives by leading/facilitating kaizen events
• Develop associates to reach their maximum potential and build a highly skilled, highly regarded and highly motivated customer focused team
• Participate in budget preparation and long-range capital planning
• Own, develop, and drive the continuous improvement roadmap and implementation plan to achieve operational objectives and future state vision
• Summarize results and prepare presentations for executive and customer review
• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPIs, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
• Major accountabilities include, but are not limited to: associate safety, product quality, on-time delivery, financial results (operational costs), and growth planning

• Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience directly supporting operations
• Knowledge:
  Production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods; business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
• Skills/Abilities:
  Strong critical thinking skills;
  Excellent time management/sense of urgency;
  Complex problem-solving ability;
  Good judgment and decision making skills;
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Education/Certification:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field
• Eligibility Requirement:
  This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

• BA or BS degree in Science or Business
• 2+ years of supervision experience

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment such as eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• May require up to 5% travel time
• Standing: 20% (percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task)
• Sitting: 80% (percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task)
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 75 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer
• Workspace: cubicle/desk

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company…