Operations Supervisor_2nd shift

Stanley Black & Decker; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Allentown, PA, is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 2nd shift to oversee daily manufacturing and warehouse operations. You will lead a team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include implementing lean manufacturing, managing KPIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enforcing SOPs to maximize equipment effectiveness while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Demonstrated team leadership and development skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Flexibility for extended hours, weekends, or overtime

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Lead a team and drive continuous improvement.
• Implement lean manufacturing and 5S/CANDO systems.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate across departments to achieve operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Operations Supervisor 2nd Shift, Onsite

Allentown, PA

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JOB SUMMARY :

Oversees daily manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety protocols, and strong employee relations. Leads a team, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates across departments to achieve operational excellence. Champions lean manufacturing and maintains compliance with company and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Team Leadership & Development
• Process Improvement & Lean Implementation
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Performance Monitoring & Metrics
• Customer Focus
• Resource Management
• Change Management
• Safey & Compliance

KEY RESPONSIBLES :

• Team Leadership & Development
• Supervise, train, and coach associates to meet goals.
• Plan, monitor, and appraise performance, initiate performance management, coaching, and development.
• Foster a culture of respect, inclusion, engagement, and high performance.
• Guide teams on company policies and regulatory compliance.
• Promote teamwork and career development; resolve employee issues.
• Operational Excellence
• Execute production plans and schedules, ensuring timely, accurate order completion.
• Track, analyze, report, and implement corrective actions on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Optimize workflow, resource allocation, and equipment use.
• Oversee inventory control and accurate record-keeping.
• Implement SOPs, lean manufacturing, and 5S/CANDO systems.
• Identify and eliminate waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, HR, finance, and other departments.
• Execute Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) within normal working hours, focusing on proactive and preventative maintenance, maximizing equipment effectiveness, eliminating losses and engaging all employees.
• Verify equipment failures, breakdowns and malfunctions. Correct equipment failures and malfunctions within scope.
• Complete or approve e-Maintenance Work Orders.
• Safety & Compliance
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA regulations, and maintain sanitary work conditions.
• Conduct safety training; evaluate understanding and competency.
• Lead 5 Why investigations into first aid, injury and near miss incidents.
• Ensure associates attend safety meetings and trainings.
• Champion plant safety and environmental standards (ISO, PPE compliance, etc.).
• Proactively prevent accidents and identify hazards through inspection and audit.
• Implement corrective actions to close safety observations.
• Identify environmental, health, safety, quality and maintenance trends; collaborate with shareholders and track to closure.
• Develop a general understanding of machine and equipment operation, troubleshooting and maintenance in assigned areas.
• Understand local, state, and federal compliance requirements for equipment and processes in assigned areas.
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, customer specs, and ISO/TS standards.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen, Six Sigma, and MDI activities.
• Facilitate process improvement events and execute plans.
• Encourage data-driven problem-solving and innovation.
• Communication & Reporting
• Conduct daily team meetings for updates and safety reminders.
• Maintain effective communication within and across teams.
• Track and report production metrics, downtime, labor hours, and inventory discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly reports.
• Report performance and improvement progress to senior management.
• Serve as liaison between production and support teams.
• Administrative & Compliance
• Manage overtime, vacation/PTO requests, and attendance compliance, ensuring that schedules are accurate and that payroll is approved on a weekly basis.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• 3-5 years in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution operations (sheet metal/custom fabrication a plus).
• Demonstrated team leadership and development skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; ERP experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting ability.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Flexibility for extended hours, weekends, or ot