Director, Operational Excellence

Director, Operational Excellence– New Britain CT, United States Virtual 

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 Director, Operational Excellence, you’ll be part of our Operational Excellence team working as a virtual  employee.  You’ll get to:    
• Lead OpX/manufacturing site maturity model creation and associated assessments- piloting off the shelf option(s) and reviewing or building our own custom option. 
• Drive implementation of an operational excellence maturity model to drive to world class manufacturing.
• Support sites to develop individual action plans to help sites reach the next level of maturity.
• Connect manufacturing maturity to the championship program when and where it is applicable.
• Support plant performance governance and strategy for reviewing plant performance. 
• Provide targeted support and interventions to various manufacturing sites. 
• Lead a team of Operational Excellence Engineers. 
• Partner with Manufacturing Excellence team (within the Operational Excellence team) to identify opportunities. 
• Partner with cross-functional Manufacturing Leadership on prioritization of initiatives within sites related to the maturity model. 
• Support the deployment of elements of the our production management system across manufacturing sites including other components to governance, launch of the system, CI, closed loop processes.
• Help shape the agenda for Operational Excellence/Maturity, CI and support implementation across the global manufacturing network and supply chain. 
• Develop relationships with key leaders in Power Tools, Outdoor, and Hand Tools & Storage business units. 
• Lead codification of any newly developed approaches, methodologies, and results. 
 
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:  

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10+ years of manufacturing experience 
• Masters or MBA preferred 
• Experience leading Continuous Improvement team (virtual or direct reporting lines) 
• Experience leading projects at scale 
• Deep experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies  
• Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement certification 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with interpersonal skills  
• Ability to travel up to 40-50% of the time, global and domestic, travel % may vary based on business needs 
 
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 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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