Engineering & CI Manager

Engineering & CI Manager-OnsiteHolliston, MACome 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 more than 48,000 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:The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for leading and executing productivity, cost reduction, and lean transformation initiatives across the manufacturing site. This role oversees a team of Manufacturing and CI engineers, manages the ProTrak productivity project portfolio, leads capital expenditure (CapEx) projects (including machinery upgrades, new technology, and automation), and provides technical expertise to drive operational excellence. The CI Manager is a key leader in advancing our SPX (Stanley Production System) implementation and ensuring the achievement of annual productivity, cost, and lean maturity targets.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing and CI engineers to deliver productivity and cost reduction projects.Manage the ProTrak deck, ensuring all productivity projects are tracked, executed, and reported accurately.Oversee CapEx projects, including machinery upgrades, new technology implementation, and automation initiatives.Provide technical guidance and support to engineers on complex technical projects.Drive lean and continuous improvement initiatives as part of SPX implementation, including Kaizen events, 5S, value stream mapping, and standard work development.Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities and root causes of inefficiencies.Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for productivity, cost, and lean maturity.Facilitate cross-functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements.Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all improvement activities.Prepare and present regular updates on project status, cost savings, and lean maturity progress to site leadership.THE PERSON:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, process improvement, or operations management.Demonstrated experience leading productivity, cost reduction, and lean/continuous improvement projects.Strong technical background in manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation.Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.Effective communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder management abilities.Experience with project management tools and methodologies.Preferred Certifications & SkillsLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification strongly preferred.Experience with capital project management and technology implementation.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data analysis tools, and project tracking systems (e.g., ProTrak).Change management and coaching skills.AttributesStrategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.Strong leadership and team development capabilities.Results-oriented, with a passion for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.The salary range for this position is $110,600-$178,000This is the lowest to highest annual fulltime 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 tools and other partner programs.#LI-SB1#LI-OnsiteWe 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 43,500 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 & PerksYou’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 GetCareer 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.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)SummaryLocation: Holliston, MA, United StatesType: Full time