Manufacturing Operations Manager: Lean, Safety & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager at our Holliston, MA site. You will lead manufacturing processes, manage safety, costs and efficiency, and drive lean initiatives across value streams.

You’ll develop standard work, train supervisors, and collaborate with engineering to ensure manufacturability of new products. You will also oversee inventory accuracy, policy adherence, and KPI reporting, while guiding cross-functional teams to optimize material flow in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing supervision experience.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience in fabrication/machining environment.
• Knowledge of SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control all elements of the manufacturing process for assigned value streams within capital and budget parameters.
• Assume accountability for safety, production costs, and efficiency.
• Develop strategy and execution of value stream growth.
• Develop standard work for supervisors and operators.
• Oversee training for direct reports (quality, processes, TPM, 5S) and cross-training.
• Drive process development, lean culture, and improve material flow.
• Review and implement modifications to operating policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Ensure ISO Quality and Environmental Systems alignment and SFS objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering/product teams on manufacturability and production launch.
• Manage inventory accuracy and conduct investigations for near misses, accidents, and quality issues.

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager at our Holliston, MA site. You will lead manufacturing processes, manage safety, costs and efficiency, and drive lean initiatives across value streams.

You’ll develop standard work, train supervisors, and collaborate with engineering to ensure manufacturability of new products. You will also oversee inventory accuracy, policy adherence, and KPI reporting, while guiding cross-functional teams to optimize material flow in a fast-paced