Value Stream Manager

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Allentown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Value Stream Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for a designated value stream within the plant, driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, customer satisfaction, and people development. This role champions continuous improvement, operational excellence, and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. The Value Stream Manager fosters a high-performance, collaborative culture and ensures effective communication and coordination across all levels and functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7-10 years of manufacturing operations experience, with 5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, coaching, facilitation and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, achieve cost and performance goals and deliver results.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental and quality standards (OSHA, ISO, QS9000, AS9100, etc.)
• Experience in performance management, problem solving and data-driven decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (M.S., MBA or Engineering/Technical discipline).
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification.
• Prior P&L ownership experience.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Operational Excellence
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives
• Communication & Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Other Duties

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager