Manufacturing Team Leader

Reporting to the Value Stream Supervisor, this role is responsible for the planning, execution and delivery of the order book, ensuring that the daily manufacturing plan is delivered in line with Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth targets. The Team Leader is responsible for planning and releasing work orders to satisfy demand, be it for sales orders, safety stock, forecast or Kanban demand. They also have responsibility for identifying and removing roadblocks to safely delivering orders to the right quality and on time.

The successful candidate will drive high levels of employee engagement and involvement across the value stream through the utilisation of effective channels of communications, management and leadership and promoting an inclusive and respectful company culture.

Responsibilities include:

• Proactively lead and motivate teams of employees to achieve both value stream and business targets and objectives, whilst ensuring that all processes and procedures are fully adhered to in line with 5S.
• To conduct root cause analysis and manage and implement corrective actions when issues are identified.
• Actively use the Crane Business System tools to identify and implement productivity improvements.
• To support the SQDCG process by updating and displaying the necessary KPI information on the SQDCG board on a daily basis and use it to analyse root cause and drive improvements.
• To identify, assist and drive the training and development of direct reports.
• Management of absence and discipline for direct reports with support of line manager and HR.
• To fully investigate accident or near-miss incidents, and to facilitate corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitoring manufacturing performance against plan, identification and resolution of downfalls and communication of potential issues to the Value Stream Supervisor.
• Effective maintenance and control of stock levels through PI system and audits; driving corrective actions where necessary.
• Scheduling of raw materials through Kanban systems
• In conjunction with the Value Stream Supervisor ensure an appropriate labour plan is in place to meet plans
• Produce shortage reports and liaise with supply chain to ensure that countermeasures are implemented to prevent OTD misses.
• Support the generation of 3 in 1’s for any metric misses in the month.
• Ensure effective inventory control over work in process, and component stocks.
• Assist the engineering functions within the business to process prototype / refurbishment / rework orders through the manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate must have at least 3 years’ experience in a leadership role within a similar environment, which may include direct team management or leading cross-functional initiatives, projects, or process improvements. They will possess excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to develop, manage and motivate others. A positive, hands-on individual who can think strategically, applicants will be able to demonstrate initiative, drive and a strong desire to achieve results through driving continuous improvement.

ABOUT US

Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets.

The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder.

Crane Co. was founded on 4th July 1855 by Richard Teller Crane who made the following resolution:

"I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just towards employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business."

The essence of this resolution is the business policy of Crane Co. today.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business.