1st Shift Manufacturing Operations Lead

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,900 - 114,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool discounts

Benefits package

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor for 1st shift in Chesterfield, MI. The role leads the Metals team, ensures safe operations, quality adherence, and efficient production, while driving continuous improvement and lean initiatives on the shop floor.

The supervisor will manage staffing, training, and scheduling, enforce company rules, and coordinate with the Operations Manager to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Manufacturing experience required (cold forming, preferred).
• 3 years’ direct supervisory experience required.
• Associates degree (preferred).
• Strong leadership and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of production equipment/tooling.
• Ability to work a full-time flexible schedule, including some early morning, overnight and weekend shifts, to work overtime as needed, and to respond to urgent issues at the plant when they arise.
• Specialized supervision training and management courses, including Six Sigma certifications, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains production records and counts.
• Enforces safe working environments and activities.
• Supervises all employees in the manufacturing departments.
• Owns responsibility for plant security and equipment safety.
• Implements quality guidelines and HR procedures.
• Leads continuous improvement and lean initiatives (6S, SMED, Kaizen).
• Manages staffing, training, and scheduling requirements.
• Collaborates with other supervisors to optimize shift operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Education

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor for 1st shift in Chesterfield, MI. The role leads the Metals team, ensures safe operations, quality adherence, and efficient production, while driving continuous improvement and lean initiatives on the shop floor.

The supervisor will manage staffing, training, and scheduling, enforce company rules, and coordinate with the Operations Manager to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.