John Crane – Engineered Bearings Operations Manager   John Crane is a Global
Leader in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals, couplings, seal
support systems, filters and hydro-dynamic bearings. Working for John Crane -
Engineered Bearings, based in Grafton WI, you will support the strategic
growth and integration through planning and development of the manufacturing
function for the Grafton Engineered Bearings business.   BASIC FUNCTION: Build
and develop the operations organization through establishing initiatives, and
directing a team of functional managers and supervisors in Grafton, WI.   The
Operations Manager will also need to ensure increasing levels of customer and
employee satisfaction while improving the environmental health & safety (EHS)
and efficiency of manpower, materials and machines.  This will need to be
completed while maintaining world class levels of quality.   PRIMARY DUTIES:
Establish strategic direction in the areas of quality, purchasing, cost
reduction, EHS, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and
plant performance measures, and assist with meeting on-time delivery
deadlines. Provide leadership for employee relations through effective
communications, coaching, training, and development. Provide leadership for
problem resolution to facilitate operation improvements. Manage the planning
and purchasing function for material requirements to increase inventory turns
and reduce levels on hand. Ensure compliance with Company standards for cost
control, waste reduction, OSHA, EHS, and complete and on-time delivery at the
highest quality and lowest possible cost. Liaise with John Crane America’s
Operation Management on projects and input to strategic initiatives. Balance
capacity/loading across the plant to ensure the best market lead times.
Determine operations headcount needs and ensures compliance with Company
policies. Identify, communicate and drive implementation of capital
investments and continual improvement projects. Responsible for facility
maintenance and security. Perform other related duties as assigned.   MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: Four year bachelor’s degree (preferably in
Management or Engineering) from an accredited university. Minimum of 10 years
of operations management experience (or related leadership experience) in a
high precision, high-tech, small lot size, tight tolerance machining
environment. Familiarity and Management Experience with:  ISO9001:2008 &
ISO14001/OSHAS18001 systems certifications and audits. Able to work in the
Grafton, WI facility full time. Proven ability to lead people and get results
through others. Ability to train and motivate employees. Ability to think
ahead and plan over a 6-12 month time span. Must have very strong
interpersonal skills (written and oral) to successfully work with all types of
employees. Excellent project and program management skills. Technical skills
in Kaizen and/or Lean Manufacturing techniques, process improvement, materials
management and production capacity planning/scheduling.   PREFERRED
REQUIREMENTS: Green Belt, Black Belt or Master Lean Certification. Previous
experience managing/leading a multi-shift team. Experience presenting and
negotiating with customers, employees and other stakeholders. Ability to read
and interpret drawings and specifications. Common sense approach to production
problems and ability to implement change when necessary. Ability to manage
multiple priorities accurately, effectively and efficiently. Proficiency in
leading cross-functional teams . Ability to effectively manage multiple
projects, tasks and /or customers while adhering to strict deadlines and
commitments. Ability to make solid decisions and recommendations in a rapid
paced, forward evolving environment.      We offer a competitive salary
package that is dependent on qualifications and experience as well as good
benefits and excellent bonus potential. For the right candidate, support with
relocation is available. EOE M/F/D/V