Plant Manager

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•Holliston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Plant Manager, you will be an on-site employee at the Holliston Manufacturing Plant, joining a global company with over 58,000 professionals across 60 countries. Stanley Black & Decker is known for iconic brands such as DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. The company is committed to building innovative technology and advancing the manufacturing trade through its Industry 4.0 Initiative, aiming to provide greater quality to customers and enhance environmental and social value. In this role, you will be responsible for driving rapid, significant, and sustainable improvements in on-time delivery, service level, and lead-time. You will develop and execute a manufacturing strategy aligned with the division’s market-driven business strategy, specifically leading the expansion of successful point-of-impact manufacturing and delivery models. The position also involves leading strategy deployment and KPI reviews, implementing safety and industrial hygiene programs, fostering a continuous improvement culture, building and developing an outstanding team, and driving financial performance in labor, overhead, and inventory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field required.
5+ years operations leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of significant performance improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in lean culture development and lean tool implementation required.
Supply chain and inventory management critical.
Working knowledge of OSHA guidelines, environmental regulations and EHSMS.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Manufacturing experience in metal fabrication, finishing/machining and assembly preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive rapid, significant and sustainable improvement in on-time delivery, service level and lead-time.
Develop and execute a manufacturing strategy that supports the division’s overall market-driven business strategy. Specifically, lead expansion of highly successful point of impact manufacturing and delivery models.
Lead regular strategy deployment & KPI reviews for the manufacturing team, ensuring attainment of results and a sense of urgency with respect to the strategic implementation priorities.
Strategically drive the implementation of safety and industrial hygiene programs designed to minimize the severity and frequency of workplace injuries and illnesses.
Passionately drive continuous improvement culture while implementing the strategic Roadmap to achieve breakthrough performance in working capital, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.
Build an outstanding team and evolve the organizational structure to meet and exceed objectives.
Ensure development and engagement of talent across all levels of the organization.
Drive cycle time and working capital improvements through flexible and lean manufacturing processes.
Ensure key manufacturing metrics and key performance indicator systems (KPIs) are consistently tracking the appropriate measures and driving appropriate response behaviors.
Periodically present plans and actual results, as well as strategy deployment and KPI progress.
Take aggressive action to drive financial performance in the areas of direct and indirect labor, manufacturing overhead cost, and inventory levels.
Partner with internal resources and the matrix structure to coordinate manufacturing functions with sales, marketing, design engineering, finance, supply chain, human resources and other departments.
Ensure effective allocation of resources across all areas of the operation to accomplish customer-driven priorities.
Partner with Product Marketing, R&D and Quality teams to ensure the best possible product and customer satisfaction.
Play an active and significant role in the S&OP process.
Continually benchmark best practices and implement as appropriate.

Benefits

Competitive salary
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
Paid vacation
Holidays & personal days
Discount programs for many other vendors and partners
Career Opportunity: Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development: Access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture: An awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
Purpose-Driven Company: Help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.