Stanley Black & Decker
PlantManager
“Plant Manager at Stanley Black & Decker. Skills: Operations leadership, Continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Talent development. Drive continuous improvements in safety. Drive continuous improvements in quality”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve breakthrough performance; Meet objectives; Exceed objectives
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Countermeasures
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering, 5–10 years operations leadership experience, Lean culture development experience, Lean tool implementation experience, Working knowledge of OSHA guidelines, Working knowledge of environmental regulations, Working knowledge of EHSMS
Nice to Have
Master's degree, Manufacturing experience in metal fabrication, Manufacturing experience in finishing/machining, Manufacturing experience in assembly
What You'll Do.
Drive continuous improvements in safety
Drive continuous improvements in quality
Drive continuous improvements in delivery
Drive continuous improvements in cost
Drive continuous improvements in working capital
Develop a world-class organization
Implement strategic business objectives
Implement strategic planning
Implement strategic deployment
Implement lean management techniques
Implement lean manufacturing techniques
Implement six sigma tools
Lead synergy activities
Lead engagement activities
Drive on-time delivery improvement
Drive service level improvement
Drive lead-time improvement
Develop manufacturing strategy
Support division's business strategy
Lead expansion of manufacturing models
Lead expansion of delivery models
Lead strategy deployment reviews
Ensure attainment of results
Drive implementation of safety programs
Drive implementation of industrial hygiene programs
Minimize workplace injuries
Minimize workplace illnesses
Drive a continuous improvement culture
Implement strategic Roadmap
Achieve breakthrough performance in working capital
Achieve breakthrough performance in quality
Achieve breakthrough performance in delivery
Achieve breakthrough performance in cost
Achieve breakthrough performance in growth
Build an outstanding team
Evolve organizational structure
Ensure development of talent
Ensure engagement of talent
Drive cycle time improvements
Drive working capital improvements
Implement flexible manufacturing processes
Implement lean manufacturing processes
Ensure manufacturing metrics tracking
Ensure KPI systems tracking
Drive appropriate response behaviors
Present actual results
Present strategy deployment progress
Drive financial performance in direct labor
Drive financial performance in indirect labor
Drive financial performance in manufacturing overhead
Drive financial performance in inventory levels
Coordinate manufacturing functions with sales
Coordinate manufacturing functions with marketing
Coordinate manufacturing functions with design engineering
Coordinate manufacturing functions with finance
Coordinate manufacturing functions with supply chain
Coordinate manufacturing functions with human resources
Ensure effective allocation of resources
Accomplish customer-driven priorities
Partner with Product Marketing
Partner with Quality teams
Ensure best possible product
Ensure customer satisfaction
Play active role in S&OP process
Play significant role in S&OP process
Continually benchmark best practices
Implement best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with internal resources; Work within matrix structure; Partner with Product Marketing; Partner with R&D; Partner with Quality teams
Communication Scope
Present plans; Present results; Present strategy deployment progress; Present KPI progress
Process & Methodology
Strategy deployment, Roadmap implementation
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