Production Manager

The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process, ensuring efficient production, maintaining high-quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lean production methodologies and a proven track record of implementing lean principles to optimize production processes.

The Production Manager will support the Plant Manager and the business in managing production and costs, according to corporate rules and from a Lean Production perspective. He/She will collaborate with Production Supervisors to manage production and with the HR Manager for the development and retention of resources. His/Her responsibilities include projects of continuous improvement, cost reduction, and elimination of waste in the entire production process, and managing, with the support of the Supply Chain department, the production schedule. To reach the targets, he/she applies the principles of Lean Production with an efficient cascade down to all members of the department, starting with Production Supervisors.

He/She has direct control over production, providing information and suggesting business performance improvements, always based on budget, Company values, and objectives. Provides advice and ideas for future investments and presents the related requests to Corporate. Analyzes department efficiency on a weekly basis, giving particular attention to production plans and maintenance results, helping define resources in line with company size in terms of costs and production. Collaborates with other Company functions for the correct management of suppliers.

MAIN TASKS

Manage and oversee daily production operations to ensure timely and efficient production of high-quality products in compliance with the Stanley Black & Decker guidelines.

1. Record the production processes and guidelines with the support of production Supervisors to obtain a consistent operational view of the business. Check and monitor defined KPIs to evaluate production performance.
2. Contribute to solving efficiency and productivity issues of the various departments by analyzing the weekly results.
3. In collaboration with the Supply Chain department, develop and guarantee the execution of production schedules, ensuring alignment with company goals.
4. Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and practices across the production floor. Utilize lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Kanban to streamline processes and eliminate waste. Conduct regular lean audits and training sessions for staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
5. Monitor the schedule of production projects and report their status. Based on targets defined by both the Corporate and the Plant Manager, suggest projects that guarantee savings for the Company.
6. Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards. Implement and maintain quality control processes to minimize defects and ensure consistent product quality. Address and resolve any production-related quality issues promptly.
7. Supervise, mentor, and develop production team members, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment. Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement development plans to enhance team performance. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the production team.
8. Support Standard Work definition (standard costs) in collaboration with the Plant Manager and the Plant Controller for operations and production processes.
9. With particular attention to cost reduction, evaluate new product insourcing or optimization strategies in collaboration with the engineering department.

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.

Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.

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.