Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Job description

Have you ever used the self-checkout in a supermarket? Played the slot machine at a casino? Maybe you grabbed a drink from a vending machine or paid to park your car?

If you’ve answered with a resounding YES , then you’ve 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 : >

2,500 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites,





12 corporate offices and 43 service branches.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a Manufacturing Manager you will be provide leadership and direction for the assigned Value Stream. Directly responsible for overall value stream’s performance with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.

Also, is responsible for leading and optimizing processes ensuring the highest possible standards to meet customer demands and business needs.

The Value Stream Manager will have a direct impact on our Operations group, responsible for :

- Drive the value stream to deliver plan levels of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth by ensuring that all associates are fully engaged in improving the performance of each production line.
- Understand and maintain requirements of the EHS Manual to ensure compliance with the corresponding regulations.
- Manage all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment within the stream including safety reviews and risk assessments, reporting of an investigation of accidents,





incidents and near misses.
- Ensure execution of hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly production plan of each value stream.
- Maintain visual controls (KPI, MRS, TPM and 5s Boards) in the assigned value stream and ensure that they accurately reflect key problems, root causes through appropriate analysis, and containment, corrective and systematic action.
- Update daily, weekly, and monthly report (Bowlers, Flash, MOR, CI Roadmap, SharePoint).
- Provide earned hours pulse and forecast.
- Develop and maintain the future state of Value Stream Map and FFV (Future Factory Vision) through Kaizen, JDI and projects that supports the winning business and manufacturing model.
- Work closely with engineering, supply chain, finance, quality, and other functional areas,





as well as with customers and suppliers to meet or exceed customer needs.
- Participate in the weekly and monthly SIOP process for assigned Value Streams to determine the daily production rates and the direct labor for the production line depending on the standard work and playbook required to meet customer demand.
- Report, improve and lead KPI metrics for each value stream (RTY, Efficiency, UPPH, Uptime, Productivity and Flexibility)
- Ensure all data is gathered correctly from each value stream.
- Ensure and display leadership characteristics in implementing SWFF, 5S, TPM, MRS, SMED and Problem Solving.
- Maintain APQP core tools in each value stream (PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA and SPC).
- Manage, lead,





and motivate the Value Stream team and handle disciplinary issues as and when appropriate.
- Develop associates through the IC (Intellectual Capital) process.
- Drive and promote business Mission, Vision, Purpose, and Shared Values.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You consider yourself an excellent leader who oversees the production process and coordinate all activities to ensure higher standards are always maintained, with a passion for learning.

Qualifications and Requirements

- HND - Degree in Mechanical / Production / Electronic / Manufacturing Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in manufacturing line management role.
- Experience of Electronics Industry or Automotive Industry (an advantage, but not essential).






- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing Techniques such as Standard Work, SMED, TPM, VSM, Problem Solving and Kaizen
- 6 Sigma trained (either green or Black belt an advantage, but not essential).
- Experience of creating SOP, Work Instruction and Procedures.
- Experience on APQP Core Tools such as Process Flow Charts, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA and SPC.
- Knowledge of SAP
- Competent in reading and understanding CAD drawings and the use of basic measuring tools such as Vernier caliper gauge, height gauge, slip gauges.
- Innovation and Smart Factory techniques such as COBOTs, SCADA, etc.
- Understanding of Quality Systems and techniques. Knowledge of adhering to BSI, ISO 9001, TS 16949 Quality Management system.
- Experience of PCBs, plastic injection moulding, machine shop and Coils techniques (an advantage,





but not essential).
- High digital quotient, including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

Personal Attributes

- Development of Personnel : You are good sharing expertise with anyone interested and helping others plan their careers.
- Delegation : You are comfortable directing and controlling the work of others.
- Facilitation : You are good at negotiating win-win solutions.
- Teamwork and Cooperation : You are approachable, and willing to follow, or lead based on the team’s need.
- Presentation skills : You are confident when speaking to groups and presenting information.
- Written Communications : You have the habit of taking the time and effort to put thoughts into writing.






- Action Oriented : You display a sense of urgency and are known for being a timely decision maker.
- Performance Focus : You meet deadlines and other targets consistently.
- Planning : You naturally think, talk, and write about being prepared for the future.
- Follow Through : Your focus remains on priorities; perseveres; delivers.
- Analytical Thinker : You need to have insight and enjoy solving problems.
- Decision-Making Skills : You have a reputation for making quality decisions and sticking to them.
- Organized : You assemble all necessary materials and information before starting a task.
- Self-Development : You use all available resources for personal improvement and seek opportunities to learn.
- Self-Confidence :





You typically feel that the situation is under control and accept all reasonable challenges.
- 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.

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING

- Competitive salaries
- Pension
- 25 days Annual Leave
- Life insurance
- Onsite canteen
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Community involvement and volunteering events
- Opportunities to travel and work at our global sites

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