Continuous Improvement Manager

　　Location IL, Mt. Prospect

　　Department Manufacturing

　　Employment Type Full Time

　　Have you ever used the self-checkout? Played the slots at a casino? Maybe you grabbled a drink for a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you answered with a resounding "YES", then you have done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).

　　We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software.

　　Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by more than 2500 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices, and 43 service branches.

　　If you want to have a hands-on global impact on payment solutions, we want you to join our team as a Continuous Improvement Manager . This is a full-time position based in our facility at CPI / Cummins Allison in Mt. Prospect, IL

　　WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

　　The Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for driving the Crane Business System (CBS) in Mt. Prospect. The CBS will coach, lead, and facilitate the continuous improvement program using the CBS philosophy, t5raining, and tools to drive exceptional improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth aligned with the businesses overarching strategic goals.

　　This role will have direct impact on out site and will be responsible for:

　　Working with leadership to facilitate the development of future state value stream maps that support the strategic priorities of the business

　　Developing the continuous improvement roadmap (CI) that defines the Kaizen events and projects that will move the site to the ideal future state

　　Facilitating, leading, and driving Kaizen events to address objectives identified in the value stream maps

　　Leading the CI roadmap reviews and assist team leaders with Kaizen preparation and consultation

　　Promoting CBS and assist in developing and improving CBS knowledge at the Mt. Prospect site

　　Conducting audits on completed Kaizen events and projects to assure implementation and sustainability of the stated objectives

　　Providing training and management of the certification process to assure self-sufficiency and sustainability of the CBS tools at the MTP site

　　Coaching, mentoring, and guiding the leadership and organization through the principles of CBS, constantly reinforcing the fundamentals of CBS

　　WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

　　You will bring passion for continuous improvement with well demonstrated success i problem solving and process improvement

　　Qualifications and Requirements

　　Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration required

　　3 years in Development of Operational Excellence (Continuous Improvement Tools)

　　5 years in Implementation of Continuous Improvement Systems and Tools

　　5 years of leading events/improvement efforts globally

　　Advanced data analysis, project planning, organization, and problem-solving skills

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills to include presentation and facilitation of groups toward deliverables

　　Six-Sigma greenbelt or blackbelt preferred

　　High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-dayactivities

　　Ability to establish credibility, be decisive and able to recognize the organization's preferences and priorities

　　Desirable Knowledge: Handling of Lean and Kaizen Tools, Six Sigma Methodology (DMAIC), Manufacturing processes of electronic assemblies, Elaboration of capacity analysis, analysis of Bottlenecks and methods for Line Balancing, Material supply systems (KANBAN), Knowledge of ergonomics, Preparation and Modification of Layouts, Project Management

　　Up to 20% travel with occasional international travel (5%)

　　Personal Attributes

　　Action Oriented: You display a sense of urgency and are known for being a timely decision maker

　　Analytical Thinker: You need to have insight and enjoy solving problems

　　Creative: You are innovative and resourceful

　　Customer Service Orientation: You are driven by the desire to serve the customer and focused on their needs

　　Decision-Making Skills: You have a reputation for making quality decision and sticking to them

　　Facilitator: You are good at negotiating win-win solution

　　Flexible: You are comfortable wearing many hats and able to shift priorities as needed

　　Comfortable with Innovation: You have passion for continuous process improvement and are always seeking a better way to do things

　　Team Player: You are approachable, and willing to follow, or lead based on the team's need and ability to interface with personnel from various departments and levels

　　Leadership: You demonstrate leadership and facilitation skills in a matrix environment and ability to motivate all levels of the organization

　　Good Listener: You allow others to express themselves and try to understand others before expressing self

　　Organized: You assemble all necessary materials and information before starting a task

　　Presentation Skills: You are confident when speaking to groups and presenting information

　　Quality Written Communication: Your writing is concise and descriptive and you believe it is necessary to overcommunicate project status/updates

　　WHAT WE ARE OFFERING

　　Flexible work environments

　　Defined career growth plans with opportunities to go outside of your "comfort zone"

　　Team building activities that support innovation

　　Generous paid time off plus sick and Holiday pay

　　Medical, dental & vision insurance plans

　　401K with company contribution

　　Flexible spending accounts

　　Life insurance and disability benefits

　　Discounts for childcare

　　Tuition assistance

　　Community involvement and volunteering events

　　Opportunities to travel and work at global sites

　　Sound interesting? Come see why we are OneCPI!

　　CPI is a part of Crane NXT

　　CraneNXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company is a pioneer in advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products, and its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. CraneNXT has approximately 4000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta. For more information, visit www.cranenxt.com

　　Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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