[Hiring] Director, Central Continuous Improvement, Americas @Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Role Description

This position requires 75% domestic and international travel. As Director, Central Continuous Improvement, Americas, you’ll be part of our corporate team working as a remote employee. You’ll get to:

• Set and Execute CI Strategy: Develop and drive the strategic direction for continuous improvement across manufacturing sites in the Americas, aligning initiatives with global business objectives.
• Lead and build capable teams: Oversee, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of CI professionals to deliver impactful operational improvements.
• Champion Lean Transformation: Work hand-in-hand with our Tools & Outdoor regional manufacturing leaders to implement standardized best practices and achieve measurable results across the region.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior manufacturing and operations leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute major improvement workstreams, leveraging data analytics and KPI management for sustained performance gains.
• Governance & KPI Management: Establish and monitor operational and financial KPIs, ensuring accountability and transparency in the execution of CI initiatives.
• Standardize and Scale Success: Lead the codification and deployment of new CI approaches and methodologies, embedding them into the SPX program and ensuring adoption at all relevant sites.
• Coach for Excellence: Build organizational CI capability by coaching leaders, managers, and shop floor teams in advanced problem-solving and new ways of working.
• Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Promote an environment of innovation, learning, and operational excellence throughout the Americas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including leadership of multi-site CI initiatives in consumer goods or similar industries
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated expertise in Toyota Production System (TPS), Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or related CI methodologies (certification preferred)
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience developing and managing high-performing teams
• Ability to travel up to 75% (domestic and international), with flexibility based on business needs
• Ability to communicate in Spanish will be a plus

Benefits

• 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.
• Career paths aren’t linear here, with opportunities to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Experience an awesome place to work, with mutual respect and appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.