
Plant Manager
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
The Role
Overview
Lead plant operations, lean, safety, cost, quality, and people.
Key Responsibilities
- headcount planning
- root cause
- material management
- cell balancing
- industry 4.0
- lean manufacturing
Tasks
-Effectively plan for, budget for, and manage operations headcount needs driving strong labor efficiencies. -Provide leadership for root cause analysis and effective problem solving, yielding immediate and long-term corrective actions and sustainable enhancements. -Manage material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand. -Balance work cell loading across the plant and leverage strong material flow optimization opportunities. -Continually benchmark best practices and drive effective application of the Stanley Black and Decker Production System (SPS), Industry 4.0 and upskilling of our associates. -Provide plant and team leadership through visioning, goals, expectations, performance management, coaching and communication, employee engagement, employee development, and employee relations. -Identify, justify, communicate, and drive implementation of capital investments and improvement projects. -Support the development of an accurate annual budget, effectively manage the budget, and provide analysis for forecasting changes. -Lead and manage policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, digital factory, and plant performance measures. -Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations (e.g. OSHA), as well as all company policies and standards, including cost control, human resources, on-time delivery, quality, safety, and waste reduction.
Requirements
- leadership
- financial analysis
- iso 9000
- lean sixsigma
- bachelor's
- customer focus
What You Bring
-Minimum of ten (10) years of related progressive manufacturing operations site leadership experience in a multi shift environment, managing multiple business functions. -High volume assembly operations preferred. -Highly customer responsive. -Financial analysis, including understanding and use of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, etc. -Ability to create followership and lead an organization through significant change and improvement. -Knowledge of ISO 9000. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field/experience. -Certification in Lean or Six Sigma a plus. -The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with proficiency in the following areas:
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Benefits
-Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. -Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices. -Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal. -Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. -Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
The Company
About Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
-Operates across two main domains: tools & outdoor products (power tools, hand tools, lawn & garden) and industrial solutions (engineered fasteners, infrastructure attachments). -Its brands – including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER® and Cub Cadet® – are staples on construction sites, in workshops and homes worldwide. -Typical projects range from consumer DIY kits to supplying fastening systems for automotive assembly lines and supporting infrastructure work on bridges and roads. -The company stands out for its deep roots dating back to wartime production for WWII. -It continues to innovate, launching hundreds of new products annually and pushing digital jobsite tools and electrification in power tools. -An unusual fact: it claims leadership in both household hardware and advanced fastening technologies—covering everything from consumer gadgets to industrial-grade applications.
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Manufacturing
Security Solutions
Access Control
Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO)
Smart Factory Solutions
Outdoor Products
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Agricultural Machinery
Power Tools
General Purpose Machinery
Security Integration Systems
Alarm Systems
Surveillance Technology
Emergency Response
Automotive
Hand Tools
Engineered Fastening
Healthcare Solutions
Transport
Utilities
Commercial Buildings
Water Resources
Visa Sponsorship
-this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (h1b, opt/cpt, tn etc).
