Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager - Onsite

Willard OH 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 our top-notch team ofapproximately 48000diverse 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.

The Job:

As a Continuous Improvement Manageryoullbe part of ourIndustrial team working as on-site employee. Youllget to:

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Champion the continuous improvement vision and align site strategy with corporate lean objectives.
  • Lead mentor and develop the Continuous Improvement (CI) team providing clear direction and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Inspire and motivate personnel at all levels to embrace continuous improvement principles.
• Process Improvement
  • Analyze current processes identify inefficiencies and develop actionable strategies for improvement.
  • Plan coordinate and facilitate rapid improvement events (e.g. Kaizen RIE OEE SMED Line Balancing 5S).
  • Collaborate with all departments to establish and maintain standards that support corporate goals.
• Training & Development
  • Design and deliver training programs on lean manufacturing tools and principles for all staff including management.
  • Identify and address ongoing training and educational needs within the department.
  • Onboard and train new personnel in CI methodologies and best practices.
• Project Management & Execution
  • Oversee the selection qualification and development of CI personnel.
  • Track and report on the progress of improvement projects ensuring timely completion and realization of benefits.
  • Maintain all documentation related to CI initiatives and departmental activities.
• Performance Management
  • Conduct timely unbiased performance evaluations for CI team members.
  • Manage time and attendance approvals using relevant HR software (e.g. UKG Workday).
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Facilitate weekly site productivity meetings and monthly corporate productivity reviews to ensure alignment with targets.
  • Maintain active involvement with SBD performance excellence programs (e.g. SPX).
  • Encourage open communication empowering staff to identify concerns and suggest improvement opportunities.
• Compliance & Safety
  • Ensure all personnel understand and adhere to safe and proper use of equipment.
  • Support compliance with ISO standards and internal policies.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable 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 Business or a related field (required).
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred; Green Belt acceptable.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in operations improvement or process optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing ISO standards and policy/procedure development.
• Proven track record of successful project development management and implementation.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and root cause decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Power BI
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of initiative adaptability and commitment to driving organizational change
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B OPT/CPT TNetc).

The Details:

Youllreceive 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 reimbursementin 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 bea placeyoullwant to be and stay. Being part of our team meansyoullget 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 anda greatappreciation 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.

Whatsmoreyoullget that pride that comes from empowering makers doers protectors and everyday heroes all over the than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader and innovators. As successful aswevebeen in the past we have so much further to you come in. Join us!

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

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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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