Sr. Director of Site Operations

Crane Company • Elyria, OH

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics is seeking a Sr. Director of Operations (Fluids, Pumps and Systems) for its Elyria, OH or Auburn, CA location. Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets, operating in challenging environments from engines to medical implants. The Elyria facility, known for its pumping technology, has been a community bedrock for over a century, producing the first positive displacement pump for high-performance aircraft and supplying pumps for Charles Lindbergh. Today, it has over 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service and offers custom thermal management solutions. The Sr. Director of Operations is a key member of the leadership team, collaborating with other Site Operations Directors and functional directors across the Elyria and Auburn sites. This role involves continuously evaluating and establishing business direction and strategy. A critical aspect is driving a disciplined cadence of site metrics and reviews, coaching staff, and influencing other functions to achieve outstanding Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity metrics in support of sales growth goals. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Crane's world-class operating model, the Crane Business System, which incorporates lean and advanced Six Sigma deployment, as well as AS9145 quality management systems.

Requirements

• 15+ years of manufacturing, operations, and/or supply chain experience in high mix/low volume Aerospace, Defense, and Space manufacturing environments, or top tier Automotive electronics manufacturing experience with an ability to learn a new, dynamic regulatory environment, and at the correct leadership level to be dealing with prime/tier 1 customers and challenging suppliers.
• 10+ years in a management/leadership role.
• Must be a proven leader with an outstanding cadence of metrics and reviews monthly.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and lead a team of individuals within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience deploying lean manufacturing tools to achieve breakthrough results.
• Expert in running a business within either a AS9100D, AS16949, or ISO9001 Quality Management System.
• Familiarity or ability to learn FAA, EASA, and CAAC Quality Management Systems for aftermarket spares and repairs services.
• Familiarity or ability to learn DOD and DCMA government logistics and oversight.
• Strong Knowledge in OSHA laws & regulations, robust environmental and site safety auditing practices.
• Working knowledge of Sustainability metrics and measures including scope 1, 2 and 3 reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of electronics and machine shop manufacturing processes, systems, and technology.
• Technical knowledge of environmental and safety laws.
• Technical expertise in functional areas including materials management and ERP, in addition to hands-on knowledge of Systems Controls (TQM).
• BS degree in Engineering, or other related field.
• Six Sigma or successful Lean experience.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree Engineering, or another related field.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership to the operations functions including guiding, delegating, developing, and training the team to meet current and future customer's needs while keeping employees engaged and safe.
• Using a metrics driven cadence and a focus on coaching to drive root cause and corrective action.
• Use effective 5-why and problem-solving methods to get to root cause, and then a passion to read across corrective action to other parts of the business.
• Continuously implementing improvement processes through Kaizen, Six Sigma, and JDI (Just Do It) events, utilizing Crane Business System (CBS) tools such as, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Transactional Process Improvement (TPI), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and 5S as needed to reduce cost and increase throughput.
• Directing, motivating, and appraising performance of reporting departments and personnel while providing the necessary coordination between activities.
• Strong focus is required on the IC (Talent) process, succession planning, and ensuring effective development plans are available to all associates.
• Developing and presenting to all levels of the organization on organizational, strategic, financial, and operational proposals aimed at continually advancing manufacturing effectiveness.
• Lead the Sales Inventory Operations Planning Process to assure that adequate labor, material, and services are available to meet the sales forecast to improve on-time-delivery and inventory turns.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the Supply Chain team to reduce material costs, improve supplier performance, reduce inventory, and improve transactional processes.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance team to ensure high-quality standards for parts and products, and to implement AS9145.
• Establish targets and monitor all elements of manufacturing costs including labor, material, and performance to standards, set-up, process variance, lost time, scrap, and rework to assure they do not exceed projected levels.
• Provide sales forecast by product line and market, personnel requirements, projected capital investment, inventory, productivity improvement projections, and associated schedules for the site’s operating plan.
• Any other task assigned by management.
• Leading by example and demonstrating high personal energy and influence in every interaction, he/she shall have the ability to energize and motivate the organization around the growth, vision and direction.
• Build a successful organization by recruiting and developing a high potential team and executing development plans which retain talent.
• Routinely provide specific behavioral feedback and develop training and action plans to encourage the professional development of those on the team.
• Balance strategy and execution, and an ability to get ‘hands-on’ making it a point to spend a significant amount of time on the shop floor (goes to GEMBA), making sure safety and improving the work for the employee is a priority.
• Ensure performance today while clearly communicating a Future Factory Vision and ensuring progress on the implementation plan of that vision.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
• Performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
• Annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs.
• Proactive support for ongoing career development.

What This Job Offers

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