Site Leader (Mt. Prospect, US)

Location

IL, Mt. Prospect

Department

Operations

Employment Type

Full Time

Have you ever used the self-checkout in a Walmart, Target or Home Depot? Played the slots at an MGM 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, 5 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 Site Leader. This is a full-time position based in our office in CPI Mt. Prospect IL

What You'll Be Doing

The Site Leader plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective operation of a manufacturing facility and staff. They are responsible for leading, optimizing processes, and delivering high quality products to meet customer demands. The specific requirements and expectations for this role can vary depending on company/industry needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversees the manufacture of products, ensuring production, performance, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Reviews production reports to ensure safety, quality, financial, delivery goals and standards are met.
• Ensures a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance federal and state regulations, through collaboration with environmental, health, and safety staff.
• Assists chief operating officer with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology.
• Identifies and shares training opportunities for staff to build and improve skills.
• Organizes departmental management structure and teams for optimal, efficient operations.
• Works with chief financial officer to develop operating budget.
• Delivers progress and production reports to executive team members as requested.
• Supervises equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Who We're Looking For

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required (engineering, business, or operations management).
• 8+ years’ experience in manufacturing and production management with a record of success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in manufacturing.
• Ability to set long term goals and communicate them to others.
• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with safety and quality control standards.
• For this site previous experience in the role is highly recommended.
  
  

Key Attributes for Succes

• Production Management - monitor daily production operations to ensure targets are met and product quality standards are maintained. - identify and resolve production issues that may arise during the manufacturing process.
• Team Management
• Foster a positive work environment, promote safety, and motivate the team to achieve production goals.
• Quality Control - Implement quality control measures and processes to ensure products meet specified quality standards. - Investigate and address quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Resource Management - Manage the allocation of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment to optimize production efficiency. - Maintain and mange the budget for the site.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement.
• Health and Safety - Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and promoting a culture of safety among all employees.
• Maintenance and Equipment - Oversee the maintenance and repair of production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure equipment is in optimal working condition.
• Reporting and Documentation - Prepare reports on production metrics for output, quality, and efficiency.
• Compliance - Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and environmental requirements.
  
  

Additional Job Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and stretch for prolonged periods of time.
• Availability for travel nationally and internationally
• Availability to attend out-of-hours meetings
  
  

What We're Offering

• Salary: $210,000-$230,000
• Generous paid time off, including sick and holidays
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 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 our global sites
  
  

Sound interesting? Come see why we are OneCPI!

CPI is part of Crane NXT a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, electronics, hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, automated merchandising, transportation, and other markets. The Company has four business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Fluid Handling, Engineered Materials, and Merchandising Systems. Crane has approximately 11,000 employees in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR). 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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