About Crane:
Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank
Job Summary:
The Senior Supply Chain Analyst provides innovative solutions to the factory floor by leveraging problem-solving techniques, root cause analysis, and corrective actions through the application of Crane Business System (CBS) tools. This role involves developing tools to support management analysis including Power BI, providing leadership and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with functional leaders to investigate problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
Train and mentor Supply Chain team members on best practices, problem-solving techniques, and root cause analysis methodologies.
Lead Kaizen events to ensure timely and successful implementation of solutions.
Analyze and evaluate compliance with internal and customer-imposed procedures, methods, and requirements.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and data systems that provide clear process descriptions and performance measurements.
Coordinate the preparation and documentation of policy and procedure materials.
Maintain and control established policies, procedures, and data systems to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Create tools and methods including Power BI to support management analysis of operations and decision-making.
Analyze data to identify adverse trends, recommend corrective actions, and drive system improvements.
Collaborate with procedure and system users to provide training, gather feedback, improve processes, implement new or revised procedures, and resolve system issues.
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Non-Essential Functions:
Provide guidance and direction to junior analysts and the Buyer/Planner team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge: Working knowledge and understanding of operations in an electronics design and manufacturing organization.
Skills/Abilities: Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and team skills; Proficient computer skills to develop Power BI analysis tools and knowledge of standard business application software (e.g., Word, Excel).
Education/Certification: BA or BS degree preferred or minimum of 3 years’ experience
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA
Strong Lean experience
Familiarity with major business application programs such as Sherpa and/or Oracle
Experience in a leadership or significant role in a major project
Working Conditions:
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
Standing: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer
Workspace: cubicle, desk
Salary Range: $97,700 - $118,000
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.
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