Plant Manager – Aerospace

Manchester CT United States

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 approximately 48000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the worlds most beloved brands including DEWALT BLACKDECKER CRAFTSMAN STANLEY CUB CADET and HUSTLER.

Where You Will Work

Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) is the primary division of Stanley Black & Decker Aerospace. We are a leading innovator and strategic partner in the manufacturing of fasteners fittings and engineered products for the aerospace defense and industrial markets. CAM is currently comprised of nine subsidiaries across the United States split among three Segments.

The Job:

Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) is looking for an Aerospace Plant Manager. The Plant Manager is responsible for leading and managing all daily operations of the manufacturing facility to ensure efficiency quality safety and on-time delivery of aerospace components and systems. This role oversees production maintenance engineering quality and supply chain functions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. This onsite role supports two locations Youll get to:

• Lead plant operations to meet or exceed production quality cost and delivery goals.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO standards FAA regulations and customer-specific aerospace requirements.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase productivity and streamline processes.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and 5S methodologies.
• Oversee the planning and scheduling of production to ensure on-time delivery and inventory management.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with OSHA and internal safety standards.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Lead coach and develop a team of managers supervisors engineers and production employees.
• Strong track record of operational leadership and full Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics; prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership.
• Manage budgets control costs and identify opportunities for savings.
• Support new product introductions and process qualifications.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. Youre not intimidated by innovation. Wouldnt it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good In fact you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelors degree in engineering Operations Management or a related field (Masters preferred).
• 710 years of experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing with 35 years in a plant or operations leadership role including P/L responsibility.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace industry standards including AS9100 and FAA regulatory requirements.
• Proven success in leading high-mix low-volume or complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP Oracle etc.).
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Primarily onsite role in a manufacturing environment.
• May require occasional travel to customers suppliers or corporate locations.

Preferred:

• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on team development.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Track record of improving efficiency reducing waste and enhancing product quality.

The Details:

Youll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:

• 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 tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place youll want to be and stay. Being part of our team means youll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20 brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism giving back and sustainable business practices.

Whats more youll get that pride that comes from empowering makers doers protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. Were more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. Were visionaries and innovators. As successful as weve been in the past we have so much further to go. Thats where you come in. Join us!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B OPT/CPT TN etc).

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) Political Asylee or Refugee.

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We Dont 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 58000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here youll get the unique chance to impact some of the worlds 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

Were the Worlds largest tool company. Were industry visionaries. Were 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 hasnt stopped us from evolving into a vibrant diverse global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

Youll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical dental life vision wellness program disability retirement benefits Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Time Off including paid vacation holidays & personal days and tuition reimbursement. And of course discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What Youll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths arent 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.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means youll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because thats how the best work gets done. Youll find we like to have fun here too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
Youll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

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