Senior Operations Manager

Excel Industries, LLC; Hesston (KS); On-site; USD 92,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Hesston, KS, seeks a Senior Operations Manager onsite to lead all plant operations relative to production and foster a safety-first culture.

You will guide operations leadership, drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and develop direct reports while building a high‑performance team on the shop floor. The role emphasizes on‑site leadership and collaboration to meet standards and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or 10 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all plant operations relative to production.
• Foster a safety-first culture through awareness, training, and accountability.
• Provide guidance to help operational leaders achieve standards of service, quality, accuracy, and productivity.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, GEMBA walks and other activities to identify improvements.
• Develop direct reports to lead their teams with innovation and accountability.
• Engage leaders to motivate teams and set clear performance goals and priorities.
• Spend time on the floor daily to observe and support the team.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Lean Principles

Six Sigma

GEMBA walks

Project management

People development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

MS Office

Workday

Kronos

Job description

Senior Operations Manager Onsite – Hesston Kansas

Make A Difference For Those Who Make The World™ 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 60,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, CUB CADET, HUSTLER and more.

The Job:

• Manage all plant operations relative to production.
• Foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training, and accountability.
• Provide guidance to help other operational leaders achieve established standards of service, quality, accuracy, and productivity.
• Manage and leverage a mix of key metrics, Lean Principles, Six Sigma, GEMBA walks and other activities to understand what’s working well and where to improve.
• Develop your direct reports to lead their teams to do the best work in an environment of innovation, calculated risk, testing and learning.
• Engage and develop relationships with the leaders in your team and champion their unique strengths to motivate and inspire them to reach higher.
• Develop and set clear goals and expectations regarding performance and accountability and provide regular constructive feedback.
• Planning and execution will take center stage as you set individual and team priorities and proactively structure resources to meet them.
• Lead with open and transparent communication to help presenting the big picture, and your commitment to “walk the walk” will demonstrate your leadership skills.

The expectation is that you spend time on the floor every day, observing and interacting with your team members.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it.

You also have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or 10 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lasers, Press Brakes and Welding operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO and Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
• Proven experience with project development and management through successful completion.
• Advanced technology skills, such as MS Office, Workday, and Kronos.

The Details:

The Salary range for this position is $92,000.00 - $141,066.66 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.

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
• tuition reimbursement
• in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

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 digital learning portal.
• 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.

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. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at [phone] or at [e-mail]. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov) This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws. For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.

Join us!

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