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Crane Payment Innovations Continuous Improvement Manager in Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Continuous Improvement Manager
Location IL, Mt. Prospect
Department Manufacturing
Employment Type Full Time
Have you ever used the self-checkout at Target or Walmart? Played the slots at a MGM casino? Maybe you grabbled a drink for a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you answered with a resounding "YES", then you have done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).
We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software.
Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by >2000 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices, and 43 service branches.
If you want to have a hands-on global impact on payment solutions, we want you to join our team as a CBS Manager . This is a full-time position based in our office at Mt. Prospect, IL site.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
The CBS Manager will be responsible for driving the Crane Business Systems Program (CBS) in Mt. Prospect. The CBS Manager will coach, lead, and facilitate the continuous improvement program using the CBS philosophy, training, and tools to drive exceptional improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth aligned with the businesses overarching strategic goals.
The CBS Manager will have a direct impact on our site, responsible for:
Working with leadership to facilitate the development of future state value stream maps that support the strategic priorities of the business.
Developing the continuous improvement (CI) roadmap that that defines the kaizen events and projects that will move the site to the ideal future state.
Facilitating, leading, and driving kaizen events to address objectives identified in the value stream maps
Leading the CI roadmap reviews and assist team leaders with kaizen preparation and consultation
Promoting CBS and assist in developing and improving CBS knowledge at the Mt. Prospect site.
Conducting audits on completed kaizen events and projects to assure implementation and sustainability of the stated objectives.
Providing training and manage the certification process to assure self-sufficiency and sustainability of the CBS tools at Mt. Prospect site.
Coaching, mentoring, and guiding the leadership and organization through the principles of CBS, constantly reinforcing the fundamentals of CBS
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You will bring a passion for continuous improvement with well demonstrated success in problem solving and process development.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or business administration required
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate at all levels of the organization
Advanced data analysis and problem solving skills
Strong project planning and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and facilitation of groups toward deliverables
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Six-Sigma greenbelt or blackbelt preferred but not required.
High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
Ability to establish credibility, be decisive and able to recognize the organization's preferences and priorities
Results and people oriented with sound judgment—ability to balance other business considerations
Team player – able to work in a matrix organization
Up to 20% travel, occasional international travel 5%
Personal Attributes
Action Oriented: You display a sense of urgency and are known for being a timely decision maker
Analytical Thinker: You need to have insight and enjoy solving problems
Creative: You are innovative and resourceful
Customer Service Oriented: You possess a drive to serve your “customers” and focus on responding promptly to project team needs
Decision-Making Skills: You have a reputation for making quality decisions and sticking to them
Facilitator: You are good at negotiating win-win solutions
Flexible: You are comfortable wearing many hats and able to shift priorities as needed
Comfortable with innovation: You have passion for continuous improvement and are always seeking a better way to do things
Good listener: You allow others to express themselves and try to understand others before expressing self
Organized: You assemble all necessary materials and information before starting a task
Presentation skills: You are confident when speaking to groups and presenting information
Team Player: You are approachable, and willing to follow or lead based on the team’s need
Quality written communication: Your writing is concise and descriptive, and you believe it is
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
Flexible work environments
Defined career growth plans with opportunities to go outside of your "comfort zone"
Team building activities that support innovation
Generous paid time off plus sick and Holiday pay
Medical, dental & vision insurance plans
401K with company contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and disability benefits
Discounts for childcare
Tuition assistance
Community involvement and volunteering events
Opportunities to travel and work at global sites
Sound interesting? Come see why we are OneCPI!
CPI is a part of Crane NXT
CraneNXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company is a pioneer in advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products, and its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. CraneNXT has approximately 4000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta. For more information, visit www.cranenxt.com
Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
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