Value Stream Manager II

Crane Company • West Caldwell, NJ

1d • $127,000 - $167,000

About The Position

Job Summary: The Value Stream Manager II (VSM) ensures customer satisfaction by leading a cross functional team to execute the Annual Operating Plan for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Growth of the business and associates. The VSM II is accountable for the long-term financial performance of the Value Stream by ensuring alignment to business needs and growth, establishing future state strategic vision, and developing and executing continuous improvement roadmaps. Essential Functions: Lead cross-functional collaboration with Order Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to ensure value stream success. Drive operational performance by monitoring KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost, growth) and implementing effective problem-solving strategies. Champion continuous improvement through lean initiatives, kaizen events, and execution of the continuous improvement roadmap. Develop and mentor team members to build a highly skilled, motivated, and customer-focused workforce. Manage strategic planning including budgeting, capital planning, and growth initiatives to achieve future state objectives. Ensure accountability for results in safety, product quality, on-time delivery, financial performance, and compliance with Crane Business System practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience directly supporting operations, including 3+ years of supervision
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent time management/sense of urgency
• Complex problem solving ability
• Good judgment and decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Bachelor degree in Manufacturing or related field

Nice To Haves

• BA or BS degree in science or business

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Order Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to ensure value stream success.
• Drive operational performance by monitoring KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost, growth) and implementing effective problem-solving strategies.
• Champion continuous improvement through lean initiatives, kaizen events, and execution of the continuous improvement roadmap.
• Develop and mentor team members to build a highly skilled, motivated, and customer-focused workforce.
• Manage strategic planning including budgeting, capital planning, and growth initiatives to achieve future state objectives.
• Ensure accountability for results in safety, product quality, on-time delivery, financial performance, and compliance with Crane Business System practices.

Benefits

• comprehensive health
• wellness incentives
• assistance with retirement savings
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• performance-based bonus programs
• annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs

What This Job Offers

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