Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Manager, Manufacturing Operations - Verona, MS - On-site

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As a Manager, Manufacturing Operations here, you'll be part of our Verona, MS team working as an on-site employee. You are responsible for overseeing the production of the Walk behind product lines, and work with cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate waste, increase efficiency, and improve quality. You will also be responsible for managing all aspects of the business segment including cost targets, employee capability, morale, and quality. You'll get to:

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to support improvement efforts throughout the organization.
• Coordinate with suppliers and customers to ensure that they are aware of upcoming changes in production schedules or product offerings.
• Develop metrics to measure performance and creating action plans to improve processes over time.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement by conducting research on industry best practices and technologies.
• Measure key performance indicators (KPIs) such as waste reduction, cycle time reductions, and cost savings.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders such as vendors and government agencies when necessary.
• Communicate with all levels of staff within the company (including executives) to keep them informed about project status and progress.
• Develop standard operating procedures for all activities within the SBU in order to standardize processes across departments.
• Monitor inventory levels and ordering new inventory as needed to meet demand.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as engineering, business, or industrial engineering
• 5+ years in a process improvement related position with managerial responsibilities
• Sigma green belt and MBA is desired.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:  

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera®, and online university.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
 

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

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