Assembler Team Leader- Grinder, SES & Turbine

Role Summary

Value Stream Team Leader – Grinder, SES & Turbine

Location:

Piqua, Ohio
Business Unit:
Crane Pumps & Systems
Department:
Operations

Reports to:

Value Stream Supervisor

• Owns and manages the KPI board
• Monitors performance board throughout the day, at least once per hour
• Ensures 5S standards are adhered to in the area
• Manages team member assignment sheet based on known absences
• Manages Cell(s) huddle
• Process/Shift start‑up and control, i.e., ensure machines, tooling, gauges, fixtures are ready and bins are stocked
• Responds to random calls by team members
• Confirms quality through routine checks
• Cover absenteeism, training and cross‑training and tracks the training matrix
• Runs work orders for quick maintenance
• Ensures standardized work is followed (LPA’s)
• Facilitates small group activities
• Engages in ongoing continuous improvement activities
• Insures parts/materials are supplied to process
• Develops hourly leads and supports team members
• Leads kaizen events for Cell(s)
• Follows up on kaizen target sheet
• Leads the “walk around” discussion
• Eliminates root cause problems
• Manages shift‑to‑shift hand‑off process
• Handles other duties as assigned

• Related product and process experience
• Knowledge of general machining processes and tooling is beneficial
• Associate’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or two years related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Natural sense of urgency
• Basic troubleshooting and root‑cause identification capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple teams and cells
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Crane Pumps & Systems will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer sponsorship. Candidates with temporary visas (E, F‑1 with OPT or CPT, H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN) or those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time.

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, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• Compensation package that includes both cash and non‑cash benefits
• Comprehensive health and wellness incentives
• Assistance with retirement savings
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Performance‑based bonus programs for certain positions