Operations Manager
Company: Crane Currency
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Join our diverse team at Crane Currency as a Operations Manager
in Alpharetta GA and be a part of our journey towards innovation
and excellence. Who we are: Crane Currency is a premier industrial
technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and
advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products.
Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now! Our
sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core
capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the
world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with
innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication
solutions and services—just as they have for generations. How you
will make an impact: The Operations Manager plays a critical role
in driving efficiency, quality, and consistency across
manufacturing operations. This leader translates production goals
into executable plans, optimizing processes, resources, and
workflows to meet safety, cost, delivery, and quality targets. By
leveraging data, continuous improvement practices, and cross
functional collaboration, the Operations Manager reduces waste,
improves throughput, and strengthens operational discipline. They
develop and empower frontline leaders, ensuring accountability and
capability at every level of the operation. Ultimately, the
Operations Manager enables the business to scale reliably while
delivering exceptional value to customers. Ensure a safe working
environment and promote a safety?first culture across all
operational areas Execute production activities to meet customer
requirements for quality, delivery, and inventory Establish a
strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supporting
systems to ensure product consistency and quality Prioritize and
manage flow through the plant to reduce lead times and improve
customer satisfaction Coordinate labor and schedule attainment in
support of the Master Production Schedule Monitor operational
performance using key performance indicators and drive corrective
actions as needed Report operational metrics and escalating
concerns with appropriate countermeasures to ensure alignment and
awareness Evaluate, analyze, and implement actions to reduce
production costs and improve efficiency Lead safety walks, safety
meetings, and training activities to drive awareness and continuous
improvement Serve as a leader in quality assurance activities,
including participation in technical reviews and driving corrective
and preventive actions to timely completion Establish performance
expectations and measurable goals for supervisors and associates
and provide regular feedback Lead and participate in continuous
improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, in support of the
CI roadmap Oversee disciplinary actions to ensure consistency,
fairness, and early resolution of performance issues Support
strategy deployment activities and R&D projects, ensuring
design for manufacturability and successful transition into
manufacturing Ensure consistency in training and development of
associates, including cross?training to support operational
flexibility Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
Required: Bachelor’s degree. 7 years manufacturing experience or 3
years supervisor/manager experience Ability to be flexible and
effective in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment
Experience in lean manufacturing, 5S methods, CI leadership style
Strong written communication skills, with emphasis on the ability
to create high quality technical reports, test reports,
specifications and procedures Possess superior skills in management
of projects, time, self and other resources. Including
prioritization, planning, goal setting and complex coordination of
labor, daily activities and long-term objectives defined by the
business Demonstrated experience leading and developing a lean
manufacturing environment Preferred: Master’s degree Six Sigma
certification(s) Experience with mentoring and/or coaching Ability
to write high-quality procedures and operational documentation High
attention for detail and pattern recognition (related to assessing
metrics, trends and supporting root cause analysis) How we will
care for you: We offer top-notch benefits, including medical,
dental, vision, company bonus plan, 401(K) match and more. What
drives our team: We are a passionate team of 1,200 creators and
problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence
every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our
Shared Values: People Matter Do the Right Thing Trusted Partner
Innovate for Growth Always Improving Where we are: Your role is in
Nashua, New Hampshire, a 40-mile drive from the vibrant heart of
Boston. Crane Currency is a drug free workplace. Suitability and
Background Investigation Requirements: The final offer of
employment will be subject to the applicants successful completion
of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure
to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for
disqualification in the hiring process. The background
investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government
Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that
applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background
questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment,
education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal
history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during
the background investigation process may result in an immediate
negative suitability determination. Crane NXT is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin
or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal,
state, or local law.
Keywords: Crane Currency, Marietta , Operations Manager, Manufacturing , Alpharetta, Georgia
