Value Stream Supervisor, Large Non-Clog

LOCATION: Piqua, Ohio                                                    

BUSINESS UNIT: Crane Pumps & Systems          

DEPARTMENT: Operations                                               

SEGMENT: Process Flow Technologies                   

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager           

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Value Stream Supervisor is a key part of the CP&S team.  This position is responsible for leading the execution of breakthrough operational improvement activities under the direction of the Plant Manager. The role is a developmental assignment for a high potential individual.  They will be expected to utilize lean manufacturing techniques to improve the bottom line of the business while learning to supervise hourly associates.  The position will supervise direct and indirect labor associated with the value stream.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Manage and develop a strong manufacturing team by embracing Crane’s Intellectual Capital process and promoting the company’s core value
• Assist in assigning staff to meet departmental goals and support production to meet OTD
• Participate/lead the Gemba cadences including weekly Gemba walk and startup/standup meetings
• Analyze, understand and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) daily. Develop/implement methods, procedures, and systems to improve service, cost, quality, and safety performance
• Ensure 5S standards are adhered to in area
• Recognize and reward positive contributions of employees
• Exercise the Company’s progressive discipline policies when applicable and documents actions accordingly
• Ensure proper use of IATF tools including Process Flow Charts, Control Plans, PFMEAs, SPC, and MSA
• Participate in the Intellectual capital process.  Lead the intellectual capital process for their direct reports within the value stream and participate through personal involvement in development
• Other duties as assigned
• In addition to standard supervisory activities, the Value Stream Supervisor will:
  • Assume accountability for the value stream (Inventory through customer delivery)
  • Document the current state, develop the future state, and track steps to achieve the future state.
  • Lead the associated value stream to implement FFV and continuous improvement through regular cadence of activities/kaizens (Facilitate, lead, and participate as needed to ensure success)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills.  Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and change.
• Track record of driving lean initiatives in operations
• Ability to travel
• State issued driver’s license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with key PC software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Process Improvement experience
• Analytical skills and understanding of problem solving techniques/tools
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor and coach
• Ability to work effectively with Senior Leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred

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.