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Value Stream Manager

Crane Company


Job Location:

Elyria, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 August 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity for a Value Stream Manager at our Elyria OH location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronicssupplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Youll 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).

Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria Ohio for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:
The Value Stream Manager (VSM)is responsible forensuring customer satisfaction by leading a cross-functional team to execute the Annual Operating Plan focusing on Safety Quality Delivery Cost Inventory and Growth. This role is accountable for the long-term financial performance of the Value Stream by aligning with business needs driving growthestablishinga strategic vision for the future and developing and executing continuous improvement roadmaps. The VSMplaysa critical role in fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement while building a motivated and customer-focused team.

Essential Functions:

  • Collaborate with various business functions including Order Management Supply Chain Scheduling Manufacturing and Design Engineering Quality Finance Program Management and Business Unit leaders to ensure alignment and operational success.

  • Drive accountability for daily performance reporting and problem-solving of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety quality delivery cost and growth.

  • Champion and lead kaizen events focused on continuous improvement and productivity initiatives supporting lean initiatives and fostering a culture of operational excellence.

  • Develop and mentor associates to reach their maximum potential building a highly skilled motivated and customer-focused team.

  • Participate in budget preparation and long-range capital planning to ensure financial alignment with operational goals.

  • Own develop and implement the continuous improvement roadmap and plan to achieve operationalobjectivesand align with the future state vision.

  • Summarize operational results and prepare presentations for executive and customer reviews ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders.

  • Promote and practice safe work habits in compliance with OSHA standards and Crane policies.

  • Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S KPIs Standard Work Problem Solving and other continuous improvement efforts as needed.

  • Ensure associate safety product quality on-time delivery financial performance (operational costs) and growth planning.

  • Any othertasks as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience:3years of experiencedirectly supporting operations

  • Knowledge: Knowledge of production processes quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods; Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning resource allocation leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources

  • Skills/Abilities:Strong critical thinkingskills; Excellent time management/sense of urgency;Complexproblem-solvingability;Good judgment anddecision-makingskills;Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Education/Certification:Bachelors degree in manufacturingor 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:

  • 2 years of supervision experience

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics youll 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 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at visit our website atfor more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto 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.

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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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation general identity national origin disability or veteran status.


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Manager


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Crane Co. delivers engineered solutions for aerospace, defense, flow technologies, and critical industries—driven by innovation and 170 years of excellence.

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