Value Stream Manager

Crane Aerospace and Electronics  has an exciting opportunity for a Value Stream Manager at our Elyria, OH 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). Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

The Value Stream Manager (VSM)   is responsible for   ensuring customer satisfaction by leading a cross-functional team to execute the Annual Operating Plan, focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Growth. This role is accountable for the long-term financial performance of the Value Stream by aligning with business needs, driving growth,   establishing   a strategic vision for the future, and developing and executing continuous improvement roadmaps. The VSM   plays   a critical role in fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement while building a motivated and customer-focused team.     Essential Functions:   Collaborate with various business functions, including Order Management, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Manufacturing and Design Engineering, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and Business Unit leaders, to ensure alignment and operational success.   Drive accountability for daily performance reporting and problem-solving of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.   Champion and lead kaizen events focused on continuous improvement and productivity initiatives, supporting lean initiatives and fostering a culture of operational excellence.   Develop and mentor associates to reach their maximum potential, building a highly skilled, motivated, and customer-focused team.   Participate in budget preparation and long-range capital planning to ensure financial alignment with operational goals.   Own, develop, and implement the continuous improvement roadmap and plan to achieve operational   objectives   and align with the future state vision.   Summarize operational results and prepare presentations for executive and customer reviews, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders.   Promote and practice safe work habits in compliance with OSHA standards and Crane policies.   Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives, including 5S, KPIs, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other continuous improvement efforts as needed.   Ensure associate safety, product quality, on-time delivery, financial performance (operational costs), and growth planning.   Any other   tasks as assigned by the supervisor or management.       Minimum Qualifications :   Experience :   3 +   years of experience   directly supporting operations   Knowledge : Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods; Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coord ination of people and resources   Skill s/Abilities :   Strong c ritical thinking   skills; Excellent t im e management/sense of urgency;   Complex  problem-solving   ability;   Good j udgment and   decision-making   skills;