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
UnknownVisa
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

Lean Manufacturing
Root Cause Analysis
OSHA Compliance
Inventory Management
Budget Management
Capital Investments
Performance Management
Employee Engagement
Safety Management
Quality Management
Cost Reduction
Problem Solving

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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