Sr. Director Of Site Operations

Crane Company

Elyria, Ohio, United States
Not specified; not specified; health care, dental,...
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15+ years manufacturing operations experience
As9100d quality management system expertise
Lean and six sigma deployment skills
** Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Senior Director of Operations for its Elyria, Ohio, or Auburn, California locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in implementing lean manufacturing practices to drive operational excellence. **

Job Summary

  • The Sr. Director of Operations will lead all manufacturing functions across the Elyria and Auburn sites while prioritizing employee safety above all else.
  • This role requires driving a disciplined cadence of site metrics using Crane Business System tools like Value Stream Mapping and Total Productive Maintenance to reduce costs and increase throughput.
  • Candidates must have extensive experience in high-mix/low-volume aerospace environments and demonstrate the ability to influence stakeholders to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity goals.

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** Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Senior Director of Operations for its Elyria, Ohio, or Auburn, California locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in implementing lean manufacturing practices to drive operational excellence. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Health care, dental, vision, life, disability insurance starting first day; 15 days PTO; 401k with match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years manufacturing operations experience
  • AS9100D quality management system expertise
  • Lean and Six Sigma deployment skills
  • Aerospace defense high mix low volume environment
  • Supply chain and inventory management leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Hands-on GEMBA shop floor presence
  • Entrepreneurial drive with team play spirit
  • Experience with FAA EASA CAAC systems
  • Sustainability metrics reporting knowledge

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years manufacturing operations experience
  • 10+ years in management leadership role
  • BS degree in Engineering or related field
  • Six Sigma or Lean certification preferred
  • US citizenship required due to ITAR regulations

Work Rights

Must be a US Person

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