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Crane NXT

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Crane NXT, Nashua, New Hampshire, us, 03062


Crane Currency has an immediate position opening for a

Site Continuous Improvement Manager

based out of 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. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now! Our sophisticated equipment and software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations.

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 as required. Coordination of initiatives for the site aligning the Crane Business System philosophy into day-to-day operational excellence. Using the Crane Business Model and Kaizen events, as part of the agreed roadmap, this role will be critical in driving changes and getting 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 to ensure improvements are followed through, presented, and reported using the Crane Co. global metrics.

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

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

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 others to ensure adequate savings opportunities are identified and can be activated when needed.

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 and rigor.

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

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

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

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, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter.

People are at the center of all that we do, from our employees to our customers and our communities. 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. To learn more about life at Crane Currency, visit

www.cranecurrency.com .

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, courtesy of WalletHub's latest rankings.

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.

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 or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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