Operations Manager at Stanley Black & Decker

Sedalia, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Industrial ToolsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field required. Master’s degree preferred
5+ years operations leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of significant performance improvement required
Experience in lean culture development and lean tool implementation required
Manufacturing experience in metal fabrication, powder paint, and assembly preferred
Highly customer responsive
Resourceful, combining strong manufacturing and technical abilities with overall management acumen
Ability to effectively deploy resources to key priorities
Sets high expectations (driven by metrics and countermeasures) for self and the organization
Ability and passion to rapidly learn and utilize the business system and achieve objectives
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization
Autonomous and self-directed; high degree of credibility and integrity
Open to relocating to another facility in the future, if business need arises

Responsibilities

Drive rapid, significant and sustainable improvement in on-time delivery 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
Passionately drive continuous improvement culture while implementing the strategic Roadmap to achieve breakthrough performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, growth and working capital
Build an outstanding team and evolve the organizational structure, as needed, in order to meet and exceed objectives
Ensure key manufacturing metrics and key performance indicator systems 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 Plant Manager to coordinate manufacturing functions with all affected departments
Ensure effective allocation of resources across all areas of the operation to accomplish customer-driven priorities
Partner with Management 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Manufacturing StrategyContinuous ImprovementKPI ManagementStrategy DeploymentTeam BuildingPerformance MetricsFinancial PerformanceOperations ManagementSafetyQuality ControlDelivery OptimizationCost ReductionInventory Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this Operations Manager role remote or onsite?

The role is onsite in Sedalia, MO, United States, and you’ll be part of the Sedalia Operations Team working as an onsite employee.

What education and experience are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field is required, with a Master’s degree preferred, along with 5+ years of operations leadership experience and a demonstrated track record of significant performance improvement.

What key skills or experiences are preferred for the Operations Manager role?

Experience in lean culture development and lean tool implementation is required, and manufacturing experience in metal fabrication, powder paint, and assembly is preferred. Candidates should also be highly customer responsive.

What is the company culture like at Stanley Black & Decker?

The company values people with a sense of purpose, integrity, relentless pursuit of excellence, and a passion for continuous improvement, supported by a top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally.

What makes a strong candidate for this Operations Manager position?

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), 5+ years of operations leadership with proven performance improvements, lean manufacturing expertise, and preferably experience in metal fabrication, powder paint, and assembly, while being highly customer responsive.

Stanley Black & Decker

About Stanley Black & Decker

New Britain, ConnecticutHeadquarters

1843Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Emerging Asian tool manufacturers increase competition, impacting market share and pricing.

Stricter environmental regulations may raise production costs for power tools.

Growing tool rental services could reduce individual tool purchases, affecting sales.

Differentiation

Stanley Black & Decker integrates WhisperDrive technology, enhancing product performance and market appeal.

DEWALT's POWERSHIFT system reduces CO2e emissions by up to 60%, leading in eco-friendly tools.

CRAFTSMAN's seven 2024 Pro Tool Innovation Awards highlight its industry-leading innovation.

Upsides

Partnership with WECS Renewables expands reach into the renewable energy sector.

Increased demand for eco-friendly tools boosts DEWALT's market traction in North America.

DEWALT's tool donation initiative supports tradespeople, potentially increasing brand loyalty.

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