CBS Manager

Crane Company • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Crane Business System (CBS) manager facilitates the establishment of Operational Excellence principles throughout the global Barksdale organization, including driving, coaching, and mentoring teams on safety, quality, delivery and cost focused projects. As a Leader in the operations team this role exemplifies CBS philosophy throughout the organization. The CBS Manager applies operational improvement tools to identify key problem drivers/root causes and achieve business process improvement. This role works closely with the management team to achieve business objectives through transactional and operational process improvement. Key activities involve leading the kaizen program and schedule, supporting operational excellence initiatives, coordinating training, developing tool champions, and driving continuous improvement projects. This is a global leadership role with purview of Los Angeles and German sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or Business.
• 3+ years in a direct operations or manufacturing role with demonstrated success applying continuous improvement tools.
• Proven ability to lead Kaizen events, implement CBS or equivalent Operational Excellence systems, and manage projects across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of change management concepts and ability to influence adoption in a matrixed environment.
• Proven experience in matrix leadership and change management.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving skills (RCCA/8D, VSM, PDCA).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to link customer needs to business processes.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Project/Portfolio management tools; familiarity with ERP and visual management systems.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, material replenishment strategies, and visual factory practices.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred).

Responsibilities

• CBS Tool Mastery: Develop proficiency, and serve as a local subject-matter resource, Crane Business System tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvement, Material Replenishment, Standard Work for Flow, and Problem Solving
• Drive CBS Projects & Roadmaps: Partner with functional managers to establish and execute continuous improvement roadmaps linked to strategic goals; schedule, facilitate, and lead Kaizen events across manufacturing and office functions.
• KPI & Performance Management: Define and standardize site Key Process Improvements (KPIs); Mentor teams on effective KPI board usage and visual management; identify gaps and apply problem-solving methodology to drive RCCA.
• Kaizen Event Execution: Facilitate, lead, or participate in kaizen events across the site; Ensure the timely completion of pre-work to ensure events success; track target metrics post-event to evaluate impact and evaluate the success of the event through a pass or fail determination.
• 5S & PDCA Discipline: Maintain site standards for 5S and drive adherence through monthly audits; lead deployment of the Plan, Do Check, Act (PDCA) cycle for sustained improvements.
• Future Factory Vision: Collaborate with senior and functional managers to define the future factory vision; own implementation action plans for assigned workstreams. Ensure vision is tied to the needs of the business
• Training & Coaching: Coordinate training on CBS tools; develop tool champions to build internal capability; apply change management principles to influence adoption in a matrixed environment.
• Global Collaboration: Support Los Angeles and German sites with consistent CBS practices; share best practices and lessons learned.
• Reporting: Prepare concise reports and presentations to communicate progress, outcomes, and decisions to stakeholders.

Benefits

• At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success.
• Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect.
• The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.
• Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
• Crane prioritizes career development for our associates.
• All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs.
• We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager