Value Stream Manager / Operational Excellence Guru

Crane Aerospace and Electronics Co., ELDEC Corporation, is a world leader in sensing and electrical power components and systems for aircraft applications. Our products include high quality, high-reliability low voltage power supplies for use in avionics electronic systems, battery chargers, AC-DC converters, position sensing systems and transducers for pressure and fuel flow. If you are a positive, results oriented individual looking for exciting challenges in your work, explore this opportunity available with our company in Lynnwood, WA. Career Opportunity –  AEP Value Stream ManagerLocation: Lynnwood, WA Job Number: TS07R0072 Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations Product Solution: -Essential Job FunctionsThe Value Stream Manager provides leadership and direction for a given value stream within an organization. They are responsible for their value streams’ performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost. The value stream manager works closely with Op Ex Managers, procurement, engineering, finance, order management and sales and marketing to optimize the entire value stream in the eyes of the customer. The value stream manager is relentless about continuous improvement and removing waste from the information and material flows within the value stream they lead. Responsibilities include: Lead and manage production supervision, production material control and manufacturing engineering to achieve company goals. Allocate the necessary resources to meet external and internal commitments while maintaining budgetary control. Assure that appropriate equipment is provided, adequately maintained and safely operated. Assure that capacity levels are maintained to match demand in the short term and long term. Participate in long-range planning and budget preparation. Work closely with engineering, procurement, contracts and customer support, product support, sales and marketing, finance and other functional organizations as well as customers and suppliers to meet or exceed customer needs. Conduct and/or facilitate the use of value stream mapping. Lead and/or Facilitate Kaizen Events. Develop employees to reach their maximum potential. Build a highly skilled, highly regarded and highly motivated customer focused team. Major accountabilities include, but are not limited to: On Time Delivery – 98% On-Time Lead Time – 25% reduction per year Quality – 50 % Improvement per year Product Cost – 10% reduction per year Productivity – 10% improvement per year Inventory Turns – 1X turn improvement per year R&O Turnaround Time – 15 days or less Value Stream Manager is responsible for insuring that metrics are understood by all members of the value stream and that results are maintained and displayed on a timely basis. engineering to achieve company goals. Allocate the necessary resources to meet external and internal commitments while maintaining budgetary control. Assure that appropriate equipment is provided, adequately maintained and safely operated. Assure that capacity levels are maintained to match demand in the short term and long term. Participate in long-range planning and budget preparation. Work closely with engineering, procurement, contracts and customer support, product support, sales and marketing, finance and other functional organizations as well as customers and suppliers to meet or exceed customer needs. Conduct and/or facilitate the use of value stream mapping. Lead and/or Facilitate Kaizen Events. Develop employees to reach their maximum potential. Build a highly skilled, highly regarded and highly motivated customer focused team. Major accountabilities include, but are not limited to: On Time Delivery – 98% On-Time Lead Time – 25% reduction per year Quality – 50 % Improvement per year Product Cost – 10% reduction per year Productivity – 10% improvement per year Inventory Turns – 1X turn improvement per year R&O Turnaround Time – 15 days or less Education or Training Required Four year applicable college degree (engineering or technical degrees preferred) or equivalent experience, MBA preferred. Five years experience directly supporting operations either in production control, manufacturing engineering, operations management or supervision. Minimum Experience Required Experience in lean manufacturing. Recognized as a leader with excellent interpersonal skills. Geographic flexibility is preferred. Company: Crane Aerospace & Electronics Location: Seattle / Lynnwood, WA 98046 Salary: 75,000.00 - 105,000.00 USD /year Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Manufacturing/Production/Operations Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education: Bachelor's Degree Company: Crane Aerospace & Electronics Address: Lynnwood, WA Email: Apply by Email Reference Code: TS07R0072