Continuous Improvement Engineer – Onsite – East Longmeadow, MA

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • East Longmeadow, MA

24d • $60,000 - $84,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Continuous Improvement Engineer – Onsite East Longmeadow, MA, United States Come build your career 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 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more. The Job: As the Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be part of the Tools & Outdoor Global Supply Chain team based out of East Longmeadow, MA. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Roadmap for Lean, and the facilitation of teams to drive Best-in-Class performance in East Longmeadow using the Stanley Performance Excellence (SPX) Model. This includes establishing and training, managing specific improvement programs, deploying technology for tracking/reporting performance, and assuring timely completion of improvement goals. You’ll also get to: Drive success of the lean program for the East Longmeadow Plant. Ensure that safety and ergonomic considerations are a primary focus in all Lean. Utilize principles of Lean manufacturing to train and coach teams to improve processes and productivity across the operations. Plan, lead, and facilitate execution of Stanley Black & Decker core standards. Work with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Finance, and Operations to select optimum manufacturing equipment, methods, and sequence of operations to produce high-quality products at the lowest practical cost. Review daily reports and KPIs to identify problems and establish responsibility for correction. Work in conjunction with other departments or personnel to provide Lean insights into their continuous improvement or cost reduction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design solutions that improve productivity, quality, delivery, cost, and safety. Monitor and report on project progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), and cost savings. 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:

Requirements

• 5+ years continuous improvement project management or program management experience
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Drive success of the lean program for the East Longmeadow Plant.
• Ensure that safety and ergonomic considerations are a primary focus in all Lean.
• Utilize principles of Lean manufacturing to train and coach teams to improve processes and productivity across the operations.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate execution of Stanley Black & Decker core standards.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Finance, and Operations to select optimum manufacturing equipment, methods, and sequence of operations to produce high-quality products at the lowest practical cost.
• Review daily reports and KPIs to identify problems and establish responsibility for correction.
• Work in conjunction with other departments or personnel to provide Lean insights into their continuous improvement or cost reduction projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design solutions that improve productivity, quality, delivery, cost, and safety.
• Monitor and report on project progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), and cost savings.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level