Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Operations Manager- Onsite, Holliston, MA

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 43,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

THE JOB

As the Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for directing and controlling all elements of the manufacturing process for assigned value streams while operating within capital and budget parameters. He/she will assume overall accountability for safety, production costs, and efficiency

Specifically, you’ll:

Develop strategy and execution of value stream(s) growth.

Develop standard work for supervisors and operators.

Responsible for all training aspects of all direct reports (quality, manufacturing processes, TPM, 5’s).

Maintain records of all training activities, evaluate skill gaps and implement cross-training to meet business needs.

Drive process development, lean culture, and work with all support functions to improve material flow.

Continually reviewing and evaluating existing operating policies, procedures, systems, schedules, equipment, etc., and overseeing the implementation of modifications and improvements.

Establishes operating policies, procedures and practices for manufacturing area; interprets and explains objectives, programs and policies.

Drive, produce and communicate results of Department Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and Cost KPIs.

Weekly communication to operations leadership team, monthly communication to direct reports.

Ensure safe working conditions and practices are maintained at all times.

Ensures strict compliance with corporate EH&S goals and compliance objectives.

Ensures that programs and procedures are adopted to guard against industrial accidents and protect the safety and well-being of employees.

Maintain quality standards through all processes; reacts to quality issues and responds with sustainable corrective actions.

Utilizes lean concepts to drive process improvements, data analysis and regular project management.

Fully support and comply with all ISO Quality and Environmental Systems and Stanley Fulfillment System (SFS) objectives and projects.

Responsible to work with engineering and product teams to insure manufacturability of new product(s), machine specifications, plant capital requirements, project timelines, and production launch.

Management of inventory accuracy through cycle counts, scrap transactions, production transactions, and BOM yield reviews.

Responsible for effective near miss, accident, quality and property damage investigations and corrective action.

Develop/maintain staffing plans in accordance with forecasted demand.

Develop and maintain a rolling 3-year strategy plan addressing operations resources (machinery and personnel).

Recommend and implement more efficient production methods, processes, purchasing, tooling and manpower usage techniques as required to meet or exceed flow line goals.

Supervise product management and necessary records and controls to assure accurate inventories of materials, parts and finished goods.

Execute other duties as assigned.

THE PERSON:

You’re a curious problem solver who has the ability to bring big ideas to life. You’re creative and scrappy but can navigate a large organization with ease. You’re agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we deliver top-notch customer experiences, always. You also have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or relevant equivalent course of study
• 5 -10 years’ experience in manufacturing supervision
• Demonstrated and applied knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts

Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

• Industry experience in fabrication/machining environment
• Managerial courage with a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills and ability to adapt to shifting priorities and multitasking
• Effective ability in conflict management/resolution
• Detail-oriented, self-assured, tactful, supportive
• Mechanical Background
• Knowledge in FLOW Manufacturing
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques
• Consumer Products Industry Experience
• Knowledge of SAP systems

Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic team environment and compromise to the overall benefit of the organization.


The Salary range for this position is $95,600.00 - $153,900.00
 This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ​

The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.​

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ​

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. ​

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history.

Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet.

We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.