Sr. Operations Manager

Crane Aerospace and Electronics  has an exciting opportunity for an  Sr. Operations Manager at our  Auburn, CA 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). Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

The Sr Operations Manager p lans and directs all aspe cts of assigned Value Streams and is accountable for the assigned Value S tream’s performance and commitments to the customer with respect to safety, quality,   delivery   and   cost .    The Sr Operations Manager w orks cooperatively with other functional leaders and managers to   optimize   the entire value strea m in the eyes of the customer and is r elentless in the pursuit of continuous improvement.     Essential Functions:   Continually lead   staff to ensure internal and ex ternal customer demands are met   Lead and facilitate the daily flash and Gemba walks with the site leadership team throughout the site D irect   the manufacturing of products   of   the   highest quality   at the   lowest possib le cost   Work and manage cross-functionally   to   exceed customer requirements   D rive continuous improvement through the implementati on of the Crane Business System;   Lead kaizen events;   C ommunicate best practices within the Crane organization;   D esign, develop, and implement the kaizen roadmap;   Track   team 's achievement of Standard Work   D evelop and hire a skilled, technically proficient, and   motivated customer-focused team   Sustain a safe workplace through the establishmen t and support of Company policy   Create and execute data driven action plans to improve standard work and performance   Clearly define   roles, res ponsibilities, and expectations and coach, advise, and encourage to build and   maintain   a highly effective and cohesi ve team that functions smoothly   Inspire   sub ordinates to achieve excellence     Provide   job-relevant learning, developmental experiences, and feedback to   enhance individual performance   Any other task assigned by supervisor or management       Minimum Qualifications :   Experience :  10 + years of experience in a manufacturing role focused on continuous process improvement and lean manufacturing ;  5 +   years of   experience managing a value stream or multiple value streams   Knowledge :   Advanced/expert k nowledge of continuous improvement   including systems and tools ;   Strong   b usiness   a cumen   Skills/Abilities :   Demonstrated   ability to manage one or more Value Streams with cross-functional direct reporting (manufacture engineering, supply chain, facilities, etc.) ;   S trong customer orientation ;   Demonstrated   advanced/expert skills in employee development, team building, project   management   and communication (written and verbal)   Education/Certification :   BA or BS   degree in   Engineering   or related fiel d   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