1st Shift Continuous Improvement Technician - $25.02/hour

Continuous Improvement Technician - Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Pay Range: $23.81 - $25.02 per hour Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future. 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 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more. What You'll Do As a Continuous Improvement Technician , you'll be part of our Stanley Black & Decker team located in East Longmeadow, MA. This role is responsible for supporting and driving CI initiatives, collaborating across shifts to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and quality. The CI Technician will primarily work the first shift but must be available to stay late as needed to interface with second shift teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and support CI projects focused on process optimization, waste reduction, and productivity improvement. Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and other problem-solving activities. Collect and analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality. Train and coach associates on CI tools and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.). Document and report progress on CI initiatives to site leadership. Occasionally adjust work hours to stay late (9:30AM-6:00 PM) for second shift engagement and project support. Who You Are You always strive to do a good job...but wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality - at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing, operations, or related CI roles. Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar CI methodologies. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively across shifts and departments. Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional late shifts, to support second shift operations. Schedule & Work Environment Standard schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional late coverage required (until 9:30-6:00 PM) to interface with second shift teams. Hourly position with eligibility for overtime as business needs require. What You'll Receive You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan: 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. 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 and storage company, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We're visionaries. Industry 4.0 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! 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. The Salary range for this position is $23.81 - $24.42 This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hourly rate 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. The hourly rate range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The hourly rate range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for general wage 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 tools and other partner programs. 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. 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. 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. 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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