Continuous Improvement Manager

Come Make the World With Us
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 nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER®

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 nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER®

This role offers the opportunity to drive significant improvements and innovation, contributing to the overall success and efficiency of our distribution center. As a Productivity Manager, you’ll be part of our team located in Jackson TN. You’ll get to:

• Champion initiatives that incorporate Lean/Sigma tools (e.g., 5S, Six-Sigma, OEE) to reduce waste and optimize operations
• Identify opportunities by analyzing current processes, conducting gap analyses, and developing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Develop, implement, and maintain a Lean-based program to enhance performance and foster an environment focused on customer value, quality, productivity, and safety.
• Evaluate and analyze the use of space and facilities, managing automated systems and collecting data for improvement initiatives
• Implement standard work programs, plan and coordinate Kaizen events

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or other related field
• 7+ years related work experience plus 3-5 years of leadership experience in a distribution or manufacturing setting
• Six Sigma certification strongly preferred:
  Strong knowledge of lean and project management tools
• Experience with Automated Distribution Centers
• High energy, innovative mindset with a strong drive to achieve results and overcome challenges.
• Ability to set and achieve both short-term and long-term goals through strategic planning and execution.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues quickly, with strong facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Committed to creating a customer-centric environment that delivers exceptional service and sees business from the customer's perspective.
• Motivates self and others to meet objectives in a complex environment, instilling a sense of urgency and effectively delegating tasks.

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.

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.

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…