Continuous Improvement Manager

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager-Onsite in Jackson, TN to lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives within our Distribution Center. The role focuses on waste reduction, process optimization, and driving customer value through data‑driven improvements.

You'll guide Kaizen events, develop standard work, and mentor teams in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment, leveraging automation and space optimization to boost efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of related work experience and 3–5 years of leadership in a distribution or manufacturing setting.
• Six Sigma certification strongly preferred; strong knowledge of lean and project management tools.
• Experience with Automated Distribution Centers.
• High energy, innovative mindset with drive to achieve results and overcome challenges.
• Ability to set and achieve short- and long-term goals through strategic planning and execution.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues quickly, with facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Customer-centric mindset.

Responsibilities

• Champion Lean/Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and optimize operations.
• Identify opportunities by analyzing processes and conducting gap analyses.
• Develop and maintain a Lean-based program for performance, value, quality, productivity, and safety.
• Evaluate space usage and automated systems, collecting data for improvements.
• Implement standard work and coordinate Kaizen events.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Process analysis

Leadership

OEE

Automation DC

Education

BSc Industrial Eng.

Tools

Automation systems

5S

Kaizen events

Job description

Come Make the World With UsIt 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 nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER®

Continuous Improvement Manager-Onsite

Jackson, TN – Distribution Center

Come Make the World With Us

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 nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER®

The Job

This role offers the opportunity to drive significant improvements and innovation, contributing to the overall success and efficiency of our distribution center. As a Productivity Manager, you’ll be part of our team located in Jackson TN. You’ll get to:

• Champion initiatives that incorporate Lean/Sigma tools (e.g., 5S, Six-Sigma, OEE) to reduce waste and optimize operations
• Identify opportunities by analyzing current processes, conducting gap analyses, and developing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Develop, implement, and maintain a Lean-based program to enhance performance and foster an environment focused on customer value, quality, productivity, and safety.
• Evaluate and analyze the use of space and facilities, managing automated systems and collecting data for improvement initiatives
• Implement standard work programs, plan and coordinate Kaizen events

The Person

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or other related field
• 7+ years related work experience plus 3-5 years of leadership experience in a distribution or manufacturing setting
• Six Sigma certification strongly preferred: Strong knowledge of lean and project management tools
• Experience with Automated Distribution Centers
• High energy, innovative mindset with a strong drive to achieve results and overcome challenges.
• Ability to set and achieve both short-term and long-term goals through strategic planning and execution.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues quickly, with strong facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Committed to creating a customer-centric environment that delivers exceptional service and sees business from the customer's perspective.
• Motivates self and others to meet objectives in a complex environment, instilling a sense of urgency and effectively delegating tasks.

The Details:

You’ll 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.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll 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 Lean Academy and online university.
• 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.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

The Salary range for this position is $86,000.00 - $138,500.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
• 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 tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t 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 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s 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

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re 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 hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t 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.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll 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.

Learning & Development

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll 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 that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company

You’ll 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, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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