Job Description
Crane Aerospace & Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a
Continuous Improvement Director (Group A&E Crane Business System Director) at our
Burbank, CA location or
Lynnwood, WA location.
About Crane: 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).
Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft - delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E's brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You'll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Job Summary: The Continuous Improvement Director (The Group A&E Crane Business System Director) facilitates the establishment of Operations Excellence principles throughout the organization, including coaching and mentoring, to ensure timely completion of quality and/or cost focused projects. In conjunction with the Senior Vice President of Operations, A&E Site Leaders and CBS Facilitators across the organization, the Group A&E CBS Manager identifies the key breakthrough challenges which will accelerate the execution of operational efficiency initiatives and the implementation of Future Factory Visions. The Group A&E CBS Manager applies operational improvement tools to identify key problem drivers/root causes and achieve business process improvement to attain goals aligned with strategic Deployment Plan.
Essential Functions: - Lead, manage, facilitate, and drive the application of the Crane Business System (CBS) and Operational Excellence throughout the business including acquisitions, and be a relentless advocate of a culture of continuous improvement.
- Compile and recommend to the SVP Operations a prioritised list of projects, improvement events and actions which will address and overcome the key breakthrough challenges for the business. Develop and initiate action plans to successfully implement this list.
- Lead the CBS Managers in developing the kaizen roadmaps and deploying annual CBS/OpEx programs that will fully support the business strategies and winning business models and which will be successful in meeting those key breakthrough challenges.
- As directed by the SVP Operations, focus on resolving critical business issues by identifying and developing teams and action plans and by motivating, training, and empowering associates to continuously improve and grow the business.
- Drive the application of the Crane Business System throughout the A&E sites by actively leading, facilitating and participating in kaizen events to achieve strategic business targets. Minimum of 2 per month
- Foster and continuously advocate a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- KPI's: Mentor newer CBS managers / analysts and other functional leaders on the use of KPI boards; Identify gaps and mentor others to apply problem solving methodology to identify RCCA
- Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications: - Experience: 7 years in a direct operations role with demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement tools through the business with multiple locations
- Knowledge: Understanding of fundamental change management concepts and ability to lead and support groups through change
- Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills in a matrix environment; Strong team formation and leadership skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and facilitation of groups toward deliverables; Advanced knowledge in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project Management Tools; Ability to link customer needs and business processes; Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional project teams toward process improvement as measured by business impact
- Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in relevant 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).
Preferred Qualifications: - MBA
- Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green/Black belt experience
Working Conditions: - Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
- Standard office environment
- May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
- Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
- Requires 50% - 75% travel to support A&E sites globally.
- Standing: 10%
- Sitting: 90%
- Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
- Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
- Mental/Visual: use of computer Workspace (line, cube, etc): work desk
Top Benefits: Salary range: $192,500 to $251,600 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.
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:
- Benefits: Health care, dental or life 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 match
- Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.
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.
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 Company 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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