Regional Pod Lead Americas Manufacturing

Regional POD Lead, Manufacturing – Towson, MD, New Britain, CT or Valley City, OH – Hybrid

3 days in Towson, New Britain or Valley City

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 Regional POD Lead, Manufacturing you’ll be part of our Tools & Outdoor team working as a hybrid employee.  You’ll get to:   

• Identify business risks and implement resolutions and scalable mechanisms across Americas Manufacturing. 
• Drive the manufacturing operations to World Class Model Plant recognition levels. 
• Utilize sustainable levers to achieve productivity; People development, Lean/ Process improvements, and Technology to ensure targets are met. 
• Manage operations as the execution part of the business ensuring that we satisfy our customers and at the same time meet our profitability and cash flow needs. 
• Develop, Communicate, and Foster a Clear Vision and Mission for the business, ensuring the Vision is aligned with Corporate Goals and Objectives. 
• Set and measure objectives to exceed annual growth plan and cascade these to the direct reports and all manufacturing locations. 
• Track KPI’s, communicate progress, and continually review alignment of Strategic projects (including footprint optimization efforts, CAPEX spend, Productivity) to ensure optimal achievement of annual KPI’s. 
• Direct business planning process improvement initiatives and influence and implement best practice. 
• Partner with product development and sourcing departments to integrate new supplier or brand launches as well as regulatory upgrades to existing packaging or formulations. 
• Implement and oversee Lean transformation and manufacturing footprint projects across the region. 
• Ensure a safe workplace for all employees as safety is the forefront of everything SBD does with the expectation that the leader will promote, model, and support a safety always culture.

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good?  In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; Engineering background a plus. 
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in various operations leadership roles with a world class global operations organization. 
• Experience with a complex globally distributed supply chain. 
• Operational excellence experience with deep expertise in manufacturing or distribution. 
• Strong business, analytical and financial acumen. 
• Innovation mindset with strong technology aptitude including process automation, digital Lean approaches.

The Details:

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

• 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!

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All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,