Crane Aerospace & Electronics has an exciting opportunity for CBS Facilitator at our Burbank, CA location to join our high performing Operations Team. 

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).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Crane Business System (CBS) Facilitator is a rotational assignment for employees to develop CBS acumen and leadership skills while supporting critical continuous improvement activities for the site. This position enhances our ability to support CBS activities for our large and complex business while creating a pipeline of experienced lean practitioners to fill pivotal roles in the organization.

Essential Functions:

CBS Tool Mastery: Develop a robust understanding of the Crane Business System tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvement, Material Replenishment, Standard Work for Flow, and Problem Solving

Drive CBS Projects: Serve as project leader or support for cross functional Projects, Just-Do-It and Kaizen events; Work with value stream and functional managers to assist in roadmap execution to drive strategic business priorities and continuous improvement

KPI’s: Support the effective application of Key Performance Indicator tools across the site; Assist with daily problem solving identification and closure as identified on the KPI’s

Kaizen Events: Participate and support kaizen events across the site driving pre-work and follow up action closure

5S: Drive CBS 5S standards across the site through auditing and mentoring all functions

Personal Development: Develop effective facilitation skills to execute Crane Kaizen events that deliver sustained breakthrough results.

CBS Administration: Assist the CBS Manager with responsibilities such as project improvement tracking and SharePoint administration as required to support site needs

Rotation: After 12-18 months, rotate into another job assignment where the CBS knowledge acquired can be applied to support business needs (i.e. Production Supervisor or CBS Manager)

Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 1+ years at Crane in a direct operations support role with demonstrated success and self-motivation for driving continuous improvement; OR for new hires, 2+ internships in related fields, a 3.75+ GPA and multiple, and consistent leadership roles with confirmed success driving continuous improvementKnowledge: Understanding of business processes in operations and supply chain, structured continuous improvement events, and basic project management techniquesSkills/Abilities: Strong project management and organizational skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and facilitation of groups toward deliverables; Adept at business productivity tools including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and Visio; Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional project teams; Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement as measured by business impactEducation/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in relevant fieldEligibility 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).

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentStandard office environmentMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumesManufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPEAssignment rotation of 12-18 monthsStanding: 10%Sitting: 90%Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 poundsPushing (in pounds): up to 20 poundsMental/Visual: use of computerWorkspace (line, cube, etc): cubicle/desk

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $95,700.00 to $120,000.00. 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 monthTime 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 matchEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com 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.

 

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