Continuous Improvement (CBS) Manager

Company: Crane Co.
Location: Lynnwood
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement (CBS) Manager at our 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).Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation's Alice all-electric aircraft. You'll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!Job Summary:As a Continuous Improvement Manager, a.k.a. Crane Business Systems Manager (CBS), you will facilitate the establishment of Operations Excellence principles throughout the organization. This includes coaching and mentoring to ensure timely completion of quality and/or cost focused projects. You will apply operational improvement tools to identify key problem drivers/root causes to achieve business process improvements. The CBS Manager acts as an in-house consultant, working closely with management and all other areas of the organization to attain goals aligned with Crane's Strategic Deployment Plan. As CBS Manager you will coordinate kaizen schedules, identify projects and activities, validate benefits and recommend resources and team members.Essential Functions:

• CBS Tool Mastery: Develop a complete mastery of the Crane Business System tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvement, Material Replenishment, Standard Work for Flow, and Problem Solving.
• Drive CBS Projects: Work with functional managers to establish and execute continuous improvement roadmaps; Schedule Kaizen events across the entire site; Work with functional managers to ensure problem statements and solutions are tied to the strategic goals of the business.
• KPI's: Establish and drive site standards in the area of KPI; Mentor employees on the use of KPI boards; Identify gaps and mentor others to apply problem solving methodology to identify root cause / corrective action (RCCA).
• Kaizen Events: Facilitate, lead, or participate in Kaizen events across the site; Ensure the timely completion of pre-work to ensure events success; Lead efforts to complete post event target metric tracking and ultimately evaluate the accomplishments of the event (pass/fail determination).
• 5S: Maintain the site standards in the area of 5S; Drive adherence to monthly auditing in the factory as well as office environments; Lead efforts to deploy PDCA cycle to ensure continuous improvement in the area of 5S.
• Future Factory Vision: Work with senior and functional managers to determine the future factory vision for the site; Own implementation action plans to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks; Ensure vision is tied to the needs of the business.Minimum Qualifications:
  • Experience: 5+ years in a direct operations role with demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement tools through the business.
  • 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.
    • Proficient 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.Top Benefits:Salary range: $129,313.60 to $169,686.40. 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, vision, life and disability 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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