Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager - Onsite Allentown, PA, United States Come make the world and accelerate your success.    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 Manager , you’ll be part of our Industrial team working as an on-site employee.  You’ll get to:     Leadership & Strategy Champion the continuous improvement vision and align site strategy with corporate lean objectives. Lead weekly site leadership meetings, organize the agenda, drive site-wide long-term issue resolution, and lead site strategy development and deployment systems. Lead daily tier meetings, KPI tracking and reporting, and issue resolution. Lead, mentor, and develop site leadership team members and makers, providing clear direction and fostering a high-performance culture in continuous improvement concepts. Process Improvement & Loss Elimination Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop actionable strategies for improvement. Plan, coordinate, and facilitate rapid improvement events (e.g., Kaizen, RIE, OEE, SMED, Line Balancing, 5S). Collaborate with all departments to establish and maintain standards that support corporate goals. Training & Development Design and deliver training programs on lean manufacturing tools and principles for all staff, including management. Identify and address ongoing training and educational needs within the department. Onboard and train new personnel in CI methodologies and best practices. Project Management & Execution Oversee the selection, qualification, and development of CI personnel. Track and report on the progress of improvement projects, ensuring timely completion and realization of benefits. Maintain all documentation related to CI initiatives and departmental activities. Collaboration & Communication Lead weekly site productivity meetings and monthly corporate productivity reviews to ensure alignment with targets. Maintain active involvement with SBD performance excellence programs (e.g., SPX). Encourage open communication, empowering staff to identify concerns and suggest improvement opportunities. Quality Compliance & Safety Participate in improvements that facilitate adherence to safe procedures and proper use of equipment. Support compliance with ISO standards and internal policies.   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 required and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. 10+ years of plant operations experience with 5 plus years of leadership experience in operations improvement or process optimization. Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing, ISO standards, and policy/procedure development. Proven track record of successful project development, management, and implementation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause decision-making skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Power BI a plus Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. High level of initiative, adaptability, and commitment to driving organizational change This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).   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 industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!  #LI-SB1 #LI-Onsite The Salary range for this position is $110,600.00 - $178,000.00 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,