Continuous Improvement Specialist

** Come make the world and accelerate your success.*
* 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 more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

Stanley Black and Decker is seeking a highly motivated, creative manufacturing problem solver.  Continuous improvement is ingrained in the culture at SB&D and this role will help us accelerate the transformation of our facility's value streams to deliver best-in-class tools to our customers at a best-in-class fill rate.  Ideal candidates will roll up their sleeves from Day One, spreading new ideas and driving results.

** The Job*
* Manage facility-wide Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Programs to optimize business to best serve our customers, including but not limited to:

+ Prepare for and facilitate events and projects.

+ Train operators and engage them in Lean concepts.

+ Promote and spread a Lean culture across all levels of the organization daily.

+ Develop and maintain best practices with a strong focus on standard work, visual management, and TIER board reporting.

+ Identify, rationalize, plan, and document cost reduction projects (including inventory, direct/indirect labor, cost per tool, etc.).

+ Lead, track, and update productivity projects using the standard reporting system (Protrak).

+ Collect, analyze, summarize, and present process data (OEE) to the management team.

+ Optimize facility layout using Lean cell design and line balancing techniques.

+ Verify and review Routings and BOMs in an ERP system.

+ Plan, justify, and implement capital budget projects that contribute to plant goals and objectives.

+ Troubleshoot shop floor issues using Lean problem-solving techniques and implement sustainable corrective actions

** The Person*
* + Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related discipline is preferred.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience.

+ Demonstrated track record of implementing lean manufacturing tools and techniques that deliver significant business results.

+ Strong, direct project management experience in a manufacturing operations setting.

+ Background in manufacturing and assembly operations highly preferred.

+ Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies is preferred.

+ Proficiency with MS Office and 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD).

+ Strong analytical skills with a data-driven focus.

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Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system is preferred.

+ Self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

+ Strong communication skills; able to interact with all levels of the organization.

+ Strong leadership skills; able to drive projects involving multiple departments and personalities.

** The Details:*
* 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, and tuition reimbursement.

+ 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 Lean Academy and online university.

+  _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.

_This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc)._

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