Senior Plant Operations Leader – Lean, Safety & Growth

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

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.