Quality Manager

Quality Manager – Hesston, KS

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. invites qualified candidates to join our global team.

As a Quality Manager, you will oversee and implement quality control procedures across the site, ensuring products meet established standards and driving continuous improvement.

• Act as a business leader and partner across functions to support a culture of quality.
• Mentor, coach and lead the Quality Engineering team and use gap analysis to provide continuous development.
• Track and deliver exceptional quality and performance improvements across critical KPIs and development.
• Support the site with management of quality audits, quality holds, rework plans and corrective actions to install strong quality process control.
• Ensure internal and external audits and corrective actions are completed on schedule, reported and addressed in a timely manner.
• Engage in supplier management, customer complaint and problem‑solving issues.
• Use Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act work ethic to identify areas for opportunity and work with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement and change management principles.
• Leverage industry standard and SBD preferred best practices to drive continuous improvement across internal manufacturing processes throughout the site.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality/Reliability) with Six Sigma Certification.
• Strong project management skills, solid analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 and Automotive (IATF/AIAG).
• Experience with Quality Assurance Processes and New Product Development.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to think creatively and break through barriers.
• Willingness to travel & communicate both domestically and globally.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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