Operations Manager

Location CA, Burbank

Department Operations

Employment Type Full Time

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager at our Burbank, CA location.

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 AE’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 Operations Manager plans and directs all aspects of assigned Value Streams and is accountable for the assigned Value Stream’s performance and commitments to the customer with respect to safety, quality, delivery and cost. The Operations Manager works cooperatively with other functional leaders and managers to optimize the entire value stream in the eyes of the customer and is relentless in the pursuit of continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

Continually supervise staff to ensure internal and external customer demands are met

Direct the manufacturing of products of the highest quality at the lowest possible cost

Work and manage cross-functionally to exceed customer requirements

Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of the Crane Business System; Lead kaizen events; Communicate best practices within the Crane organization; Design, develop, and implement the kaizen roadmap; Track team's achievement of Standard Work

Develop and hire a skilled, technically proficient, and motivated customer-focused team

Sustain a safe workplace through the establishment and support of Company policy

Create and execute data driven action plans to improve standard work and performance

Clearly define roles, responsibilities, and expectations and coach, advise, and encourage to build and maintain a highly effective and cohesive team that functions smoothly

Inspire subordinates to achieve excellence

Provide job-relevant learning, developmental experiences, and feedback to enhance individual performance

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing role focused on continuous process improvement and lean manufacturing; 3+ years of experience managing a value stream or multiple value streams

Knowledge: Advanced/expert knowledge of continuous improvement including systems and tools; Strong business acumen

Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated ability to manage one or more Value Streams with cross functional direct reporting (manufacture engineering, supply chain, facilities, etc.); Strong customer orientation; Demonstrated advanced/expert skills in employee development, team building, project management and communication (written and verbal)

Education/Certification : BA or BS degree in Engineering or related field

Eligibility 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s level degreeTop Benefits:

Salary range: $164,600.00 to 204,200.20. 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, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month

Time 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 match

Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at 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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