Senior Operations Manager — Onsite Hesston Manufacturing

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 92,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on tools

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Hesston, KS is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead onsite plant operations and drive safety and continuous improvement. This role centers on Lean and Six Sigma methods to elevate quality, efficiency, and productivity across production lines.

You will mentor and develop frontline leaders, set clear goals, manage metrics, and spend substantial time on the factory floor collaborating with teams to implement practical, innovative changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and ISO standards preferred.
• Experience with project development and management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant production operations onsite.
• Promote a safety-first culture through training and accountability.
• Guide operational leaders to meet service, quality and productivity goals.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma and GEMBA to identify improvements.
• Develop direct reports to lead teams with innovation and risk-taking.
• Spend time on the floor observing and supporting teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Leadership

Safety culture

Floor leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Workday

Kronos

Lasers

Press Brakes

Welding operations

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Hesston, KS is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead onsite plant operations and drive safety and continuous improvement. This role centers on Lean and Six Sigma methods to elevate quality, efficiency, and productivity across production lines.

You will mentor and develop frontline leaders, set clear goals, manage metrics, and spend substantial time on the factory floor collaborating with teams to implement practical, innovative changes.