• Job Description

  Req#: 16157

  Position Summary:

  The Value Stream Supervisor (3rd Shift) is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end processes within assigned value streams during the second shift, ensuring efficient production flow, high-quality output, and adherence to safety standards. This role entails managing evening operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading a team to achieve production goals and key performance metrics. This position reports directly to the Value Stream Manager.

  Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

  • Supervise, coach, and develop 3rd shift production teams to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements. Ensure compliance to all safety requirements, and drive a safety culture.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate skill development for the evening team.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment that encourages employee engagement and accountability on the 3rd shift.
  • Coordinate shift schedules, job assignments, overtime and vacation requests and monitor time and attendance for all 3rd shift production associates.
  • Lead daily huddles with the team to review results, priorities and relevant information.
  • Plan operations for machining and assembly of products based on customer orders.
  • Direct the most complex production flow through the manufacturing area based on effective machine utilization and product scheduling.
  • Oversee quality, on-time-delivery, and cost of sales; manages uptime, changeover, and adherence to cycle time.
  • Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and leading safety training sessions on the 3rd shift.
  • Monitor and maintain compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and environmental standards specific to the evening operations.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, address potential hazards, and promote a safety-first culture within the 3rd shift team.
  • Manage the production process to ensure processes meet safety standards, quality standards, environmental and OSHA regulations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Maintenance) to streamline processes, resolve production issues, and ensure best-in-class product quality.
  • Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for production inefficiencies, defects, and quality issues that arise during the 3rd shift.
  • Coordinate activities around major engineering changes in the value stream, engaging in NPD.
  • Fully utilize CBS visual management tools on the shop floor which include performance boards, KPI boards, and tactical supply chain boards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles, such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping, specifically tailored for 3rd shift operations.
  • Monitor and evaluate 3rd shift production processes, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, waste elimination, and productivity enhancement.
  • Implement process changes to enhance product quality and reduce production cycle times for the 3rd shift.
  • Manage monthly production planning by comparing demand vs. resources available.

  Essential Qualifications / Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university; equivalent work experience or combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive operations/machining manufacturing experience required with Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
  • 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment desired.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive self and team to successfully exceed safety, quality and production goals.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
  • Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite software.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Experience with ISO 9001 or related standards desired.
  • Willingness to work some weekends as needed.

  Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements.

  C rane Co. 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 characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting.

  About CRANE Instrumentation & Sampling

  CRANE Instrumentation & Sampling is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC and specializes in small-bore fluid process control products and Sampling systems. Our Instrumentation product lines include HOKE valves (ball, check, needle, metering, and manifolds), GYROLOK compression tube fittings, and GO pressure regulators, which are made in a variety of materials. Our sampling product lines include Texas Sampling Incorporated (TSI) and Dopak Incorporated that design and manufacture grab sampling products and systems. Our markets include petrochemical, refining, chemical, power, oil & gas, alternative fuels and industrial equipment manufacturers. We have a focus on severe and critical service products manufactured with safe and reliable performance as our key objective. CRANE Instrumentation & Sampling (I&S) has over 220 employees and a global sales and distribution network.

  About CRANE ChemPharma & Energy

  CRANE ChemPharma & Energy (within Crane's Process Flow Technology segment) designs and manufactures a variety of high performance products including: highly engineered check valves, sleeved plug valves, lined valves, process ball valves, high performance butterfly valves, bellows sealed globe valves, aseptic and industrial diaphragm valves, multi/quarter-turn valves, actuation, sight glasses, lined pipe, fittings and hoses, and air operated diaphragm and peristaltic pumps. Its trusted brands (in alphabetical order) ALOYCO®, CENTER LINE®, COMPAC-NOZ®, CRANE®, DEPA®, DUO-CHEK®, ELRO®, FLOWSEAL®, JENKINS®, KROMBACH®, NOZ-CHEK®, PACIFIC VALVES®, RESISTOFLEX®, REVO®, SAUNDERS®, STOCKHAM®, TRIANGLE®, UNI-CHEK®, VALVES®, WTA®, and XOMOX® offer customers complete and innovative product portfolio designed for the most demanding corrosive, erosive, and high purity applications. Among the industries served are the chemical processing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, refining, and power generation.

  About Crane

  Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, electronics, hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, automated merchandising, transportation and other markets. The Company has three business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Engineered Materials, and Process Flow Technologies. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Crane has approximately 11,000 employees and operates in 32 countries. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR)

  www.craneco.com

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