Value Stream Manager II or III

• Collaborate with key business functions including Order Management Supply ChainScheduling Manufacturing and Design Engineering Quality Finance Program Managementand Business Unit leadership. Provide guidance and direction to individuals from thesefunctions supporting the value stream.
• Drive accountability for daily performance reporting and problem-solving of key performanceindicators (KPIs) such as Safety Quality Delivery Cost and Growth.
• Lead and facilitate kaizen events to champion continuous improvement productivityinitiatives and lean practices.
• Develop and mentor associates to maximize their potential fostering a highly skilledmotivated and customer-focused team.
• Participate in budget preparation and long-term capital planning to support operational andstrategic goals.
• Own develop and execute the continuous improvement roadmap to achieve operationalobjectives and align with the future state vision.
• Prepare and present performance summaries and results to executive leadership andcustomers.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies by promoting safe workpractices.
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S KPIs Standard Work ProblemSolving and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisors 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: VSM II: 5 years of experience directly supporting operations including 3 years ofsupervision; VSM III: 10 years of experience directly supporting operations either in Production control Manufacturing Engineering or Operations Management 3 years of Value Stream Management experience
• Knowledge: Knowledge of production processes quality control costs and other techniquesfor maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods; Knowledge of businessand management principles involved in strategic planning resource allocation leadershiptechniques 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; Stronginterpersonal and communication skills
• 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)
• Education/Certification: Bachelors degree in manufacturing or related field

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limitedto: eye safety glasses gowning masks hearing protectors heel/wrist straps and any otherrequired PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises cold temperaturesconfined 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/des

Salary range:

VSM II: $126825 - $166773

VSM III: $149300 - $194200
Several factors contribute to actual salary including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities skills training and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

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.