Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Onsite

Location:

Stanfield, North Carolina, United States of America

Travel: 10% expected.

Stanley® Engineered Fastening is the global leader in precision fastening and assembly solutions, with a history spanning nearly 100 years. Our portfolio features industry‑leading brands such as Avdel®, Integra™, Nelson®, Optima®, POP®, and Tucker®.

• Daily management and leadership of all assigned resources.
• Schedule adherence, productivity, personnel development, time and attendance, training, and establishing/monitoring departmental goals.
• Creation of a departmental cross‑training matrix and mentoring of assigned personnel.
• Deployment of team members to engage in cross‑functional problem‑solving to improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Ensuring the organization accomplishes Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost performance objectives.
• Development of credible recovery plans when performance misses occur.
• Review of daily demand, production capacity, and constraints; optimization of production schedules and management of shop workflow.
• Management of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other reporting on a daily basis to drive performance.
• Directing and coordinating manufacturing activities based on policies, company objectives, and programs across multiple manufacturing functions.
• Coordinating with Supply Chain for procurement of tools and MRO, and planning delivery schedules to meet quality standards while reducing lead time and cost.
• Coordinating with Engineering and Quality Control to determine causes of rejected products and resolve discrepancies in the manufacturing process.
• Ensuring safe and healthy working conditions, instituting measures to reduce or eliminate industrial accidents and health hazards, and compliance with company safety rules and OSHA regulations.
• Maintaining departmental safety consistent with site goals and objectives, and emphasizing good housekeeping.
• Organizing and proactively managing the team to ensure meeting production and delivery expectations while maximizing available labor, skills, knowledge, experience, and capabilities.
• Continuing focus on team cross‑training and skill diversity.
• Developing and driving cost savings utilizing continuous improvement and lean methodologies.
• Ensuring team member compliance with all operations procedures and documented processes, and addressing non‑conformities.

• B.S. degree in Engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years direct experience in operations manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years leadership and management experience.
• Financial acumen, including managing budgets, overtime, incentives, and benefits.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams and oversee multiple processes.
• Experience with vendor management, compliance, and audit processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Proficient computer knowledge and abilities (JDE, SAP, Microsoft Office).

Salary range: $70,900.00 – $.

Benefits include medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.

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

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