Plant Manager

Montpelier IN United States

Come build something that matters.

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.

STANLEY Engineered Fastening is the global leader in precision fastening and assembly solutions with a history spanning nearly 100 years. Our portfolio features industry-leading brands such as Avdel Integra Nelson Optima POP and Tucker. We empower engineers in Automotive Aerospace and Industrial sectors with innovative products that ensure efficiency reliability and quality in manufacturing processes. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. Our skilled team develops manufactures and distributes cutting-edge fastening and joining solutions to meet modern engineering and manufacturing challenges.

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 us and be part of a company at the forefront of technological evolution delivering solutions that shape the future of the fastening industry.

The Job:

As a Plant Manager youll be part of our team located in Montpelier IN. Youll get to drive all aspects of a manufacturing plant of metal fasteners:

Production Management:

• Developing and implementing production schedules ensuring efficient workflow and meeting production targets.
• Monitors plant performance by analyzing current and future activities cost efficiency of operations and providing feedback to senior leadership. Implement and utilize KPIs.

Personnel Management:

• Supervising motivating and training plant staff including hiring and performance management.
• Drive employee engagement programs for the productions areas at the site(s) with a strong focus on recognition.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensuring a safe working environment implementing safety protocols and adhering to all relevant regulations.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Overseeing maintenance and repair of plant equipment ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing downtime.

Cost Control:

• Managing budgets controlling expenses and identifying opportunities to reduce the budgeted goals of the P&L for the plant. Review and approve expenses as per the DOA.

Quality Control:

• Implementing quality control procedures and ensuring products meet quality : Assist in troubleshooting production issues and work closely with the quality team to develop standards as needed.

Strategic Planning:

• Developing and implementing strategies to improve plant efficiency productivity and profitability.

• Directs administers and coordinates the activities in support of the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Responsible for all production area management responsibilities including hiring training coaching performance management compensation planning and employee relations for assigned departments.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Preparing reports on plant performance analyzing data and identifying areas for improvement.
• Continually measure progress to KPI goals (Safety Quality Delivery and Cost) and communicate to assigned personnel.

Communication and Coordination:

• Liaising with other departments including sales purchasing and logistics to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate strategic objectives (KPIs) and messaging from Operations leadership to assigned production areas. Conduct daily GEMBA walks to measure achievement towards Key Performance Indicators and solicit process improvement ideas.

Continuous Improvement:

• Initiate and drive change to implement lean principles and a lean management system across all functions within the plant.

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 is required with a concentration preference in manufacturing management or engineering
• Management experience
• 7 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• 3 - 5 years of management/Leadership experience
• Experience in metal stamping or forging environment preferred
• Effective budget management skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness of developing and managing teams
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with multiple priorities
• Prior experience with Six Sigma and Lean principles preferred
• Computer skills in Microsoft office particularly Word and Excel
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality and safety practices
• Basic mathematical understanding and ability (add subtract divide units of measurement)
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals and teams at all levels of the company

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).

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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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