Director, Central Continuous Improvement, Americas - Remote This position requires to 75% domestic and international travel.
The Job: As Director, Central Continuous Improvement, Americas, you'll be part of our corporate team working as a remote employee. You'll get to:
- Set and Execute CI Strategy: Develop and drive the strategic direction for continuous improvement across manufacturing sites in the Americas, aligning initiatives with global business objectives
- Lead and build capable teams: Oversee, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of CI professionals to deliver impactful operational improvements
- Champion Lean Transformation: Work hand-in-hand with our Tools & Outdoor regional manufacturing leaders to implement standardized best practices and achieve measurable results across the region
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior manufacturing and operations leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute major improvement workstreams, leveraging data analytics and KPI management for sustained performance gains.
- Governance & KPI Management: Establish and monitor operational and financial KPIs, ensuring accountability and transparency in the execution of CI initiatives.
- Standardize and Scale Success: Lead the codification and deployment of new CI approaches and methodologies, embedding them into the SPX program and ensuring adoption at all relevant sites.
- Coach for Excellence: Build organizational CI capability by coaching leaders, managers, and shop floor teams in advanced problem-solving and new ways of working.
- Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Promote an environment of innovation, learning, and operational excellence throughout the Americas.
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).
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 Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including leadership of multi-site CI initiatives in consumer goods or similar industries
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated expertise in Toyota Production System (TPS), Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or related CI methodologies (certification preferred)
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience developing and managing high-performing teams
- Ability to travel up to 75% (domestic and international), with flexibility based on business needs
- Ability to communicate in Spanish will be plus
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.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).
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The Salary range for this position is $134,300.00 - $231,700.00
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- 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 tool sand other partner programs.
