Continuous Improvement Manager

Stanley Black & Decker • Jackson, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to drive significant improvements and innovation, contributing to the overall success and efficiency of our distribution center. As a Productivity Manager, you’ll be part of our team located in Jackson TN. You’ll get to champion initiatives that incorporate Lean/Sigma tools (e.g., 5S, Six-Sigma, OEE) to reduce waste and optimize operations. You will identify opportunities by analyzing current processes, conducting gap analyses, and developing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. You will develop, implement, and maintain a Lean-based program to enhance performance and foster an environment focused on customer value, quality, productivity, and safety. You will evaluate and analyze the use of space and facilities, managing automated systems and collecting data for improvement initiatives, and implement standard work programs, plan and coordinate Kaizen events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or other related field
• 7+ years related work experience plus 3-5 years of leadership experience in a distribution or manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of lean and project management tools
• Experience with Automated Distribution Centers
• High energy, innovative mindset with a strong drive to achieve results and overcome challenges
• Ability to set and achieve both short-term and long-term goals through strategic planning and execution
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues quickly, with strong facilitation and negotiation skills
• Committed to creating a customer-centric environment that delivers exceptional service and sees business from the customer's perspective
• Motivates self and others to meet objectives in a complex environment, instilling a sense of urgency and effectively delegating tasks

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Champion initiatives that incorporate Lean/Sigma tools (e.g., 5S, Six-Sigma, OEE) to reduce waste and optimize operations
• Identify opportunities by analyzing current processes, conducting gap analyses, and developing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Develop, implement, and maintain a Lean-based program to enhance performance and foster an environment focused on customer value, quality, productivity, and safety
• Evaluate and analyze the use of space and facilities, managing automated systems and collecting data for improvement initiatives
• Implement standard work programs, plan and coordinate Kaizen events

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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