Sr. Operations Manager

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Sr. Operations Manager at our Auburn, CA location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll 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).

Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics' Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

Job Summary:


The Sr Operations Manager plans and directs all aspects of assigned Value Streams and is accountable for the assigned Value Stream's performance and commitments to the customer with respect to safety, quality, delivery and cost. The Sr Operations Manager works cooperatively with other functional leaders and managers to optimize the entire value stream in the eyes of the customer and is relentless in the pursuit of continuous improvement.


Essential Functions:

• Continually lead staff to ensure internal and external customer demands are met
• Lead and facilitate the daily flash and Gemba walks with the site leadership team throughout the site

• Direct the manufacturing of products of the highest quality at the lowest possible cost

• Work and manage cross-functionally to exceed customer requirements

• Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of the Crane Business System; Lead kaizen events; Communicate best practices within the Crane organization; Design, develop, and implement the kaizen roadmap; Track team's achievement of Standard Work

• Develop and hire a skilled, technically proficient, and motivated customer-focused team

• Sustain a safe workplace through the establishment and support of Company policy

• Create and execute data driven action plans to improve standard work and performance

• Clearly define roles, responsibilities, and expectations and coach, advise, and encourage to build and maintain a highly effective and cohesive team that functions smoothly

• Inspire subordinates to achieve excellence

• Provide job-relevant learning, developmental experiences, and feedback to enhance individual performance

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing role focused on continuous process improvement and lean manufacturing; 5+ years of experience managing a value stream or multiple value streams

• Knowledge: Advanced/expert knowledge of continuous improvement including systems and tools; Strong business acumen

• Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated ability to manage one or more Value Streams with cross-functional direct reporting (manufacture engineering, supply chain, facilities, etc.); Strong customer orientation; Demonstrated advanced/expert skills in employee development, team building, project management and communication (written and verbal)

• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Engineering or 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:

• Master's level degree
• AS9100/ AS9145/ TS16949
• Lean/ Six Sigma Black Belt/ Shanin

Top Benefits:

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 6 months of employment

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

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

Salary range: $172,400- $208,500. 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.


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.