Position Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Lead is responsible for supporting and encouraging a Lean Culture within Stanley Black & Decker, Shelby Operations. They will utilize lean principles while facilitating, leading and/or participating in RI events or Kaizen Blitz Activities, handling special projects and training associates on lean concepts. This is a development role for future leaders that will include a development plan with milestones and would expect growth into other roles. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure event teams success through use of positive facilitation skills, including but not limited to: collaboration amongst team members, active participation by all team members, maintaining team focus on specific goals and scope, and positive energy exertion to keep team members excited and engaged

• Resolves problems using Lean Tools, technologies, or concepts.

• Collects and prepares data for Rapid Improvement Events, Kaizen Blitz Activities or Projects.

• Facilitate and train personnel in the effective use of tools and principals of Continuous Improvement.

• Implements projects generated by Value Stream Analysis and supports A3 and A4 creation.

• Assist with preparation and follow-up for Rapid Improvement Events and Kaizen Blitz Activities.

• Leads and facilitates Rapid Improvement Teams and Kaizen Blitz Activities.

• Functions as a RIE team member on both RIEs or Kaizen Blitz Activities.

• Assist in the maintenance of visual controls.

• Performs internal audits per the ISO requirements and sustain audits on all events for at least the first 90 days of implementation.

• Maintain the Continuous Improvement databases.

• Facilitate ISO Standard Work development, maintenance, and document control of the process.

• Responsible for daily 6S activities, such as housekeeping, maintaining an organized and safe work area, and other appropriate paperwork/check sheets.

• Other duties as assigned

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities in all daily activities or as assigned

• Ability to work overtime and varied shifts as required.

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Access

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization

• Ability to learn Lean and TPS tools (Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Standard Work, KanBan, and others)

• Ability to work, succeed, and contribute in a team environment

• Must be comfortable presenting in front of groups

• Ability to remain focused while managing multiple tasks

Experience/Educational Requirements:

• On-going learning expected which would include, but not limited to LinkedIn Learning, Lean Manufacturing, and communication/presentation skills. A development plan with milestones and expectations will be a part of your yearly goals.

Additional Experience/Educational Requirements:

• High school Diploma or GED required.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within a factory and office environment

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

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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