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Crane NXT, Co.

CBS Manager

Crane NXT, Co., Nashua, New Hampshire, us, 03062


Site Continuous Improvement Manager

- Nashua, NH

Who we are:

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services.

How you will make an impact:

The Continuous Improvement Manager will drive significant improvements to our processes from receipt of order through planning, supply chain (internal & external), manufacturing, and distribution. This position will lead continuous improvement projects, working with existing functions and leading analysis and implementation of changes to impact issues affecting the site’s ability to supply high-quality products to our customers. Coordination of initiatives for the site aligning the Crane Business System philosophy into day-to-day operational excellence is key. Using the Crane Business Model and Kaizen events, this role will be critical in driving changes and achieving results that align with company goals and strategy.

Promote and lead the Crane Business Model by driving improvements to our processes throughout the organization.

Work with the management team to identify a clear Kaizen Road map linked to our strategic development plans and facilitate Kaizen Events.

Support the Senior Management Team in developing a lean manufacturing culture using Kaizen tools, including SMED, Standard Work, and Value Stream Mapping.

Support the need for additional tool champions in the organization and help associates achieve certifications.

Actively support the culture change towards Continuous Improvement by training, developing, implementing, and maintaining improvement processes using Operational Excellence tools.

Identify productivity savings at the site leading to year-over-year cost benefits.

Develop a funnel of savings from people, materials, and other resources to ensure adequate savings opportunities are identified.

Report on progress of identified projects including mitigation plans to address any savings gaps.

Training and development of the team and individuals to achieve departmental flexibility and multi-skilling.

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Required:

BS Engineering or Operations Management.

Minimum 10 years continuous improvement experience preferably in manufacturing.

Demonstrated experience in leading teams with a minimum of 5 years continuous improvement leadership from a technical & operational perspective.

Proven ability to lead others in the use of problem-solving methodology.

Demonstrated success in process improvement: reduction in waste/cost; improvement in control.

Experience in process control, troubleshooting & refinement in a continuous manufacturing environment.

Strong practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques, with fluency in TPS methods.

Willingness to travel to Alpharetta GA site 10-20%.

Preferred:

BS Chemical Engineering.

Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt.

Accomplished self-starter, independent with good multitasking capability.

Strong data generation, management, and identification skills, with a desire to solve problems.

How we will care for you:

Top-notch medical benefits

– We’ll take care of you and your family with industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans.

Company bonus plans

– All full-time regular employees participate in our bonus plan.

Personal development

– We want you to grow with us through lunch & learns, tuition reimbursement, career ladders, and more.

There’s more

– Competitive compensation, PTO, company holidays, parental leave, and 401(K) match.

What drives our team:

We are a passionate team of 1,200 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

People Matter

Do the Right Thing

Trusted Partner

Innovate for Growth

Always Improving

People are at the center of all that we do. We empower our teams to help shape the Crane Currency experience, embracing and celebrating our unique perspectives and differences to learn from each other and grow stronger together.

Where we are:

Your role is in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 40-mile drive from the vibrant heart of Boston. Nashua is a thriving city and has garnered recognition as the safest city in the nation. Nashua's prime location places you central to an entertaining city life, as well as beautiful lakes, mountains, and ocean.

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Crane Currency is a drug-free workplace. SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process.

Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin.

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