Stanley Black & Decker

PlantManager

$115–175k ~AI est. Sedalia, Missouri, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

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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