Lean Manufacturing Operations Manager - Onsite

Stanley Black and Decker; Holliston (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits (401k)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Holliston, MA, is hiring an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing value streams onsite. You’ll drive lean processes, manage safety, costs and efficiency, and align with ISO/SFS standards.

Expect responsibility for training, policy development, and collaboration with engineering and product teams to ensure manufacturability and on-time production launches. The role requires 5–10 years of supervision experience in manufacturing, a bachelor’s degree, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, business, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years’ experience in manufacturing supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Industry experience in fabrication/machining environment.
• Managerial courage with strong interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills with ability to shift priorities and multitask.
• Conflict management/resolution capabilities.
• Detail-oriented, self-assured, tactful and supportive.
• Mechanical background.
• Knowledge of FLOW Manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques.
• Consumer products industry experience.
• Knowledge of SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and execution of value stream growth.
• Develop standard work for supervisors and operators.
• Responsible for training of all direct reports (quality, processes, TPM, 5S).
• Maintain records of training activities, identify skill gaps and implement cross-training.
• Drive process development and lean culture; improve material flow with other functions.
• Review and update operating policies and procedures; oversee modifications.
• Set operating policies and practices for manufacturing; communicate objectives.
• Lead KPI reporting on safety, quality, customer service and cost.
• Provide weekly and monthly communications to leadership and direct reports.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with EH&S goals.
• Guard against industrial accidents and protect employee well-being.
• Maintain quality standards and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize lean methods for process improvements and project management.
• Support ISO Quality and Environmental Systems and SFS objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure manufacturability of new products and capital planning.
• Manage inventory accuracy and BOM yield reviews.
• Investigate near misses, accidents, quality issues and corrective actions.
• Develop staffing plans aligned with forecasted demand.
• Create a rolling 3-year operations strategy; optimize resources.
• Suggest efficient production methods, tools and manpower usage.
• Supervise inventories of materials and finished goods.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Six Sigma

Kaizen

SAP systems

Fabrication experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or equivalent

Tools

SAP systems

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker in Holliston, MA, is hiring an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing value streams onsite. You’ll drive lean processes, manage safety, costs and efficiency, and align with ISO/SFS standards.

Expect responsibility for training, policy development, and collaboration with engineering and product teams to ensure manufacturability and on-time production launches. The role requires 5–10 years of supervision experience in manufacturing, a bachelor’s degree, and strong