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Plant Manager

Plant Manager

CompanyStanley Black & Decker
LocationAgawam, MA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field required.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • 5–10 years operations leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of significant performance improvement.
  • Experience in lean culture development and lean tool implementation required.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA guidelines, environmental regulations and EHSMS.

Responsibilities

  • Drive rapid, significant and sustainable improvement in on-time delivery, service level and lead-time.
  • Develop and execute a manufacturing strategy that support the division’s overall market-driven business strategy.
  • Lead regular strategy deployment & KPI reviews for the manufacturing team ensuring attainment of results and a sense of urgency with respect to the strategic implementation priorities.
  • Strategically drive the implementation of safety and industrial hygiene programs designed to minimize the severity and frequency of workplace injuries and illnesses.
  • Passionately drive continuous improvement culture while implementing the strategic Roadmap to achieve breakthrough performance in working capital, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.
  • Build an outstanding team and evolve the organizational structure to meet and exceed objectives.
  • Drive cycle time and working capital improvements through flexible and lean manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure key manufacturing metrics and key performance indicator systems (KPIs) are consistently tracking the appropriate measures and driving appropriate response behaviors.
  • Periodically present plans and actual results, as well as strategy deployment and KPI progress.
  • Take aggressive action to drive financial performance in the areas of direct and indirect labor, manufacturing overhead cost, and inventory levels.
  • Partner with internal resources and the matrix structure to coordinate manufacturing functions with sales, marketing, design engineering, finance, supply chain, human resources and other departments.
  • Ensure effective allocation of resources across all areas of the operation to accomplish customer-driven priorities.
  • Partner with Product Marketing, R&D and Quality teams to ensure the best possible product and customer satisfaction.
  • Play an active and significant role in the S&OP process.
  • Continually benchmark best practices and implement as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Manufacturing experience in metal fabrication, finishing/machining and assembly preferred.
  • Supply chain and inventory management are critical.