Continuous Improvement Manager

Location CA, Auburn

Department Operations

Employment Type Full Time

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity fora Continuous Improvement Manager a.k.a. Crane Business Systems (CBS) Manager at our Auburn, CA/Vian Enterprises 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.

Job Summary:

As a CBS Manager, you will master Crane’s Strategy Deployment Process (‘SDP’) and menu of lean manufacturing techniques. You will be a part of the development of the company’s strategic plan and be a part of the execution of that plan via SDP. You will also develop mastery of key continuous improvement tools such as Standard Work, Kanban, TPM, 5S, Visual Management, SMED, Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping. After training others on the use of these tools and leading kaizen continuous improvement events, you will be responsible for assisting the organization in its daily use of the tools in both the factory and office.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate and manage the Kaizen Roadmap

• Coordinate the continuous the continuous improvement activity and team members

• Facilitate establishment of lean principles throughout the organization, to include coaching to ensure completion of projects

• Apply CBS tools to identify root causes and develop counter measures

• Work with business leaders to attain business goals

• Promote the crane business system through daily passion for continuous improvement and the constant elimination of waste

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree

• 3-5 years of experience in demonstrated process improvement success.

• Proven accomplishments utilizing lean tools/methodologies

• Certified tool champion or plan to complete training for required certification within 12 month period of entering position.

• Standard work/visual management, transactional, value stream mapping and problem solving.

• Knowledge in Change management and accounting/finance principles.

• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills in a matrix environment

• Demonstrated ability to motivate all levels of the organization.

• Strong team formation and leadership skills.

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and facilitation of groups toward deliverables

• Ability to link customer needs and business processes

• Prefer certified Lean Black Belt or Master Black Belt.

• 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).

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $115,000 to $153,000. 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.