Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Director of Site Operations at our Burbank, CA location.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Sr. VP of Operations, the Sr. Director of Operations will be responsible for manufacturing operations for the Burbank, California site, which is the primary location for the Landing and Control Systems (“LCS”) solution. The total organization size of Crane Aerospace and Electronics (“CA&E”) is 2400 associates, with the Burbank Site having approximately 681associates, 378 of which report up through this role. Functions reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations role include Operations, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement (Crane Business Systems – CBS), EH&S and Manufacturing Engineering.
The Sr. Director of Operations is a key member of the leadership team whose peers include other CA&E Site Operations Directors as well as functional directors within the Burbank site including Business Director, Director of Business Development, Director of Program Management and Director of Engineering. As a key member of the leadership team, the Sr. Director of Operations will participate with peers to continuously evaluate and establish the direction and strategy for the business.
A critical skill in the role is the proven ability to drive a disciplined cadence of site metrics and reviews for consistency across the location, while also coaching and mentoring direct staff and influencing other functions for the outstanding delivery of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity metrics in support of sales growth goals.
Further, Crane is well known for its world class operating model known as the Crane Business System, which encompasses best in class processes around lean and advanced six sigma deployment as well as AS9145 quality management systems. The ideal candidate will have familiarity driving results within this type of environment.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of manufacturing, operations, and/or supply chain experience in high mix/low volume Aerospace, Defense, and Space manufacturing environments, or top tier Automotive electronics manufacturing experience with an ability to learn a new, dynamic regulatory environment, and at the correct leadership level to be dealing with prime/tier 1 customers and challenging suppliers.
• 8+ years in a management/leadership role.
• Must be a proven leader with an outstanding cadence of metrics and reviews monthly.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and lead a team of individuals within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience deploying lean manufacturing tools to achieve breakthrough results.
• Expert in running a business within either a AS9100D, AS16949, or ISO9001 Quality Management System.
• Familiarity or ability to learn FAA, EASA, and CAAC Quality Management Systems for aftermarket spares and repairs services.
• Familiarity or ability to learn DOD and DCMA government logistics and oversight.
• Strong Knowledge in OSHA laws & regulations, robust environmental and site safety auditing practices.
• Working knowledge of Sustainability metrics and measures including scope 1, 2 and 3 reporting.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of electronics and machine shop manufacturing processes, systems, and technology. Technical knowledge of environmental and safety laws. Technical expertise in functional areas including materials management and ERP, in addition to hands-on knowledge of Systems Controls (TQM).
• Education/Certification: BS degree in Engineering, or other related field; Six Sigma or successful Lean experience.
• Preferred Qualifications : Master’s degree Engineering, or another related field
• Travel: 25% of the time
• 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).
  Salary range: $235,000 to $288,000 . 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

• Coordinate the efforts of Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Materials departments to assure that adequate labor, material, and services are available to meet the sales forecast in a timely and efficient manner
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to achieve high quality levels for parts and products
• Establish targets and monitor all elements of manufacturing costs including labor, material, and performance to standards, set-up, process variance, lost time, scrap, and rework to assure they do not exceed projected levels
• Control operating actual vs. expense budgets for all Operations’ departments to achieve efficient facility operation
• Control inventories to achieve forecasted annual inventory turns and/or target levels
• Actively reduce the cost of operations by reducing waste in all processes
• Maintain overall cognizance of plans to reduce material costs, improve supplier performance, reduce purchased part inventories, and improve internal materials processes
• Promote productivity improvement/cost reduction through methods, process, and tooling improvements, and the procurement of necessary machinery and equipment
• Develop operations leadership team intellectual capital by providing challenging assignments, performing regular assessments of performance, and generating developments plans to assure all members are ready for promotional opportunities; Assure this approach is flowed down to all members of the Operations team
• Provide annual plans to upgrade the facility and surrounding grounds to provide a safe working environment as well as a pleasing appearance to our customers and visitors
• Act as member of the management committee in grievance handling, negotiations, arbitration, and administration of bargaining unit contract (where applicable)
• Provide sales forecast, by product line and market, personnel requirements, projected capital investment, inventory, productivity improvement projections, and associated schedules for the site’s operating plan
• Administer Affirmative Action Program within area of responsibility
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental procedures and regulations
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management