Plant Manager at Stanley Black & Decker

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, IndustrialIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field/experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of related progressive manufacturing operations site leadership experience in a multi-shift environment, managing multiple business functions
Certification in Lean or Six Sigma a plus
Knowledge of ISO 9000
Proficiency in creating a Safety Culture
Ability to create followership and lead an organization through significant change and improvement
Financial analysis skills, including understanding and use of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, etc
Highly customer responsive
High volume assembly operations preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, digital factory, and plant performance measures
Provide plant and team leadership through visioning, goals, expectations, performance management, coaching and communication, employee engagement, employee development, and employee relations
Provide leadership for root cause analysis and effective problem solving, yielding immediate and long-term corrective actions and sustainable enhancements
Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations (e.g. OSHA), as well as all company policies and standards, including cost control, human resources, on-time delivery, quality, safety, and waste reduction
Manage material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand
Support the development of an accurate annual budget, effectively manage the budget, and provide analysis for forecasting changes
Effectively plan for, budget for, and manage operations headcount needs driving strong labor efficiencies
Identify, justify, communicate, and drive implementation of capital investments and improvement projects
Balance work cell loading across the plant and leverage strong material flow optimization opportunities
Continually benchmark best practices and drive effective application of the Stanley Black and Decker Production System (SPS), Industry 4.0 and upskilling of associates
Embrace the corporation’s values supporting DE&I and Sustainability

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Lean ManufacturingRoot Cause AnalysisOSHA ComplianceInventory ManagementBudget ManagementCapital InvestmentsPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementSafety ManagementQuality ManagementCost ReductionProblem Solving

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Plant Manager position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Plant Manager role remote or on-site?

The role requires working as an on-site employee at the Allentown, PA USA location.

What are the key qualifications for the Plant Manager role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field, minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing operations site leadership in a multi-shift environment, and proficiency in creating a Safety Culture. Certification in Lean or Six Sigma and knowledge of ISO 9000 are pluses.

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

The company values people with purpose, integrity, relentless pursuit of excellence, and a commitment to making things better. It emphasizes DE&I, Sustainability, and a diverse team of over 50,000 high-performing professionals.

What makes a strong candidate for the Plant Manager position?

A strong candidate has 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership in multi-shift environments, experience leading Lean Manufacturing, safety culture creation, and proficiency in policy deployment across quality, cost, delivery, and employee relations.

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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