Continuous Improvement Leader

** Continuous Improvement Leader - Onsite*
* ** Elyria, OH, USA*
* ** Come build your career.*
* 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 approximately 43,500 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®.

** The Job:*
* As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you'll be part of our STANLEY® Engineered Fastening ("SEF")  team working as an onsite employee.
You'll get to:

+ Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities in support of the goals and objectives of the organization.

+ Works collaboratively with the EHS to ensures that all safety practices are in compliance with OSHA and plant policies, rules are being enforced.

+ Ensures maximum and efficient use of all direct personnel, related manufacturing equipment and indirect operations personnel.

+ Takes steps to ensure that production and utilization levels are in line with plant standards and explain negative variances and means of increasing.

+ Develops budgets to meet financial business goals.

+ Provides performance planning, mentorship, instruction and performance feedback to direct reports.

+ Coordinates all phases of work on large projects and/or a number of smaller projects.  Manages projects efficiently and cost effectively to enhance profitability.

+ Participates in employee involvement actives.

+ Responsible for and controls all manufacturing activities necessary for an efficient and profitable operation of the facility up to and including maintenance of the building and applicable personnel.

+ Shared responsibility with Engineer, EHS, Quality and Manufacturing programs as it relates to safety, equipment purchases, tool/plant/product design, and associated processes.

+ Agility to work across multiple sites

** 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 manufacturing, management or engineering preferred

+ Management  experience 5+ years, manufacturing experience;
Experience in Controls Engineering manufacturing environment preferred

+ Knowledge of manufacturing, safety and quality practices

+ Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; along with budget management skills

+ Demonstrated effectiveness of developing and managing teams.

+ Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with multiple priorities

+ Prior experience with Lean principles preferred

+ Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft office suite:
Word, Excel and Power Point

** 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 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…