Crane Business System Analyst Details

Crane Business System Analyst

Crane Co. - Burbank, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Crane Business System Analyst to join our high performing Manufacturing Team in Burbank, CA .

Job Summary:

The Crane Business System (CBS) Analyst is a rotational assignment for employees to develop CBS acumen and leadership skills while supporting critical continuous improvement activities for the site. This position enhances our ability to support CBS activities for our large and complex business while creating a pipeline of experienced lean practitioners to fill pivotal roles in the organization.

Essential Functions:

• CBS Tool Mastery: Develop a robust understanding of the Crane Business System tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvement, Material Replenishment, Standard Work for Flow, and Problem Solving

• Drive CBS Projects: Serve as project leader or support for cross functional Projects, Just-Do-It and Kaizen events; Work with value stream and functional managers to assist in roadmap execution to drive strategic business priorities and continuous improvement

• KPI’s: Support the effective application of Key Performance Indicator tools across the site; Assist with daily problem solving identification and closure as identified on the KPI’s

• Kaizen Events: Participate and support kaizen events across the site driving pre-work and follow up action closure

• 5S: Drive CBS 5S standards across the site through auditing and mentoring all functions

• Personal Development: Develop effective facilitation skills to execute Crane Kaizen events that deliver sustained breakthrough results.

• CBS Administration: Assist the CBS Manager with responsibilities such as project improvement tracking and SharePoint administration as required to support site needs

• Rotation: After 12-18 months, rotate into another job assignment where the CBS knowledge acquired can be applied to support business needs (i.e. Production Supervisor or CBS Manager)

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 1+ years at Crane in a direct operations support role with demonstrated success and self-motivation for driving continuous improvement; OR for new hires, 2+ internships in related fields, a 3.75+ GPA and multiple, and consistent leadership roles with confirmed success driving continuous improvement; OR 2 years in a manufacturing/production or lean environment is highly preferred.

• Knowledge: Understanding of business processes in operations and supply chain, structured continuous improvement events, and basic project management techniques

• Skills/Abilities: Strong project management and organizational skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and facilitation of groups toward deliverables; Adept at business productivity tools including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and Visio; Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional project teams; Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement as measured by business impact

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA

Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

• Standard office environment • May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE

• Assignment rotation of 12-18 months

Standing: 10%

Sitting: 90% Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of computer

Workspace (line, cube, etc): cubicle/desk

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.

Crane 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.

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