Manager, Manufacturing Operations

About the role

The Operations Manager is responsible for directing and controlling all elements of the manufacturing process for assigned value streams while operating within capital and budget parameters. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or a relevant equivalent, 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing supervision, and demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Maintains records of all training activities, evaluates skill gaps, and implements cross training to meet business needs.
• Drive process development, lean culture, and work with all support functions to improve material flow.
• Continually review and evaluate existing operating policies, procedures, systems, schedules, equipment, etc., and oversee 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.
• Ensure strict compliance with corporate EH&S goals and compliance objectives.
• Ensure 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; react to quality issues and respond with sustainable corrective actions.
• Utilize 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.
• Work with engineering and product teams to ensure manufacturability of new product(s), machine specifications, plant capital requirements, project timelines, and production launch.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, scrap transactions, production transactions, and BOM yield reviews.
• Ensure effective near miss, accident, quality, and property damage investigations and corrective actions.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 multi-tasking.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 multi-tasking.
• 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.

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement Concepts.
• Communication Skills (Oral and Written).
• Industry Experience in Fabrication/Machining Environment.
• Managerial Courage.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Organizational Skills.
• Conflict Management/Resolution.
• Detail Oriented.
• Tactful.
• Sustained Corrective Actions.
• Process Improvements.
• Data Analysis.
• Project Management.
• ISO Quality and Environmental Systems.
• SAP Systems.
• Manufacturability of New Product(s).
• Machine Specifications.
• Plant Capital Requirements.
• Project Timelines.
• Production Launch.
• Inventory Accuracy.
• Cycle Counts.
• Scrap Transactions.
• Production Transactions.
• BOM Yield Reviews.
• Product Management.
• Near Miss, Accident, Quality, and Property Damage Investigations.
• Staffing Plans.
• Strategy Planning.
• Efficient Production Methods.
• Processes, Purchasing, Tooling, and Manpower Usage Techniques.

Benefits

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Life.
• Vision.
• Wellness Program.
• Disability.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $95,600.00 - $153,900.00. 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.

Schedule

Full-time schedule is typically 40 hours per week.