Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Stanfield, North Carolina We are seeking an onsite Operations Manager to join our Leadership team in Stanfield, North Carolina. The position requires approximately 10% travel. Responsibilities Responsible for daily management and leadership of all resources assigned. Typical responsibilities include schedule adherence, productivity, personnel development, time and attendance, training and establishing/monitoring departmental goals. Creates a departmental cross‑training matrix and mentors assigned personnel; deploys team members to both strategically and tactically engage in cross‑functional problem solving to improve production efficiency and product quality. Ensures the organization accomplishes Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost performance objectives; when misses occur, develop a credible recovery plan with the team. Reviews daily demand, production capacity and constraints, optimizes production schedules, and manages the workflow through the shop. Manages KPIs and other reporting on a daily basis to drive performance in all assigned areas. Directs and coordinates manufacturing activities based on policies, company objectives, and programs spanning multiple manufacturing functions. Coordinates with Supply Chain for procurement or required tools and MRO, and plans delivery schedules to meet delivery schedules, quality standards while reducing overall lead time and cost. Coordinates with Engineering and Quality Control to determine the cause of rejected products and to resolve discrepancies in the manufacturing process. Ensures safe and healthy working conditions and institutes measures to reduce or eliminate industrial accidents and health hazards and compliance with company safety rules and OSHA regulations. Maintains good departmental safety consistent with the site's goals and objectives. Maintains continuing emphasis on good housekeeping. Organizes and proactively manages the team to ensure meeting production and delivery expectations while maximizing available labor, skills, knowledge, experience, and capabilities. Continued focus upon team cross training and skill diversity. Develops and drives cost savings utilizing continuous improvement & lean methodologies. Applies through areas assigned by learning, applying, and teaching. Ensures team member compliance with all operations procedures and documented processes and addresses non‑conformities. Qualifications B.S. Degree in Engineering, manufacturing, business or 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 for working with multiple departments, various organizational levels, and external parties. Strong computer knowledge and abilities (JDE, SAP, Microsoft Office). Salary & Benefits Salary range: $70,900.00 – $114,100.00 annually. 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. 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. Benefits include 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. Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.). 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. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov). #J-18808-Ljbffr