**Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Continuous Improvement Manager** a.k.a. Crane Business Systems (CBS) Manager at our **West Caldwell, NJ** 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). Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! **Job Summary:** As a **CBS Manager,** you will master Crane’s menu of lean manufacturing techniques. You will be a part of the development of the company’s strategic plan and be a part of the execution of that plan. You will also develop a mastery of key continuous improvement tools such as Standard Work, Kanban, 5S, Six Sigma, etc. After training others on the use of these tools and leading kaizen continuous improvement events, you will be responsible for assisting the organization in its daily use of the tools in both the factory and office. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in Production, Manufacturing or Operations. This role is intended to be an opportunity for a career path into a leadership role at Crane. **Essential Functions:** + Facilitate and manage the Kaizen Roadmap + Coordinate the continuous improvement activity and team members + Facilitate establishment of lean principles throughout the organization, including coaching to ensure completion of projects + Use tools to identify root causes and develop counter measures + Work with business leaders to attain business goals + Promote continuous improvement and the constant elimination of waste **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree + Supervisory experience in Production, Manufacturing or Operations + Experience leading Continuous Improvement events + Proven accomplishments utilizing lean tools/methodologies + Knowledge in Change Management + Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills in a matrix environment + Demonstrated ability to motivate all levels of the organization + Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and facilitation of groups toward deliverables + **Eligibility Requirement:** This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. **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 90 days of employment You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com 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: $124,100.00 to $161,300.00._** 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._ At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.