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AME Regional Manager - EMEA

About Stanley Black & Decker

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) team means joining one of the world's largest, fastest growing, and most dynamic companies. Globally recognized as one of the most innovative, sustainable, and rewarding companies in the world, Stanley Black & Decker is a world-leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems, with unique growth platforms and a track record of sustained profitable growth.

Who We Are Looking For:

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team is establishing a regional team to support EMEA manufacturing operations. This role will report to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing – America’s & EMEA and is required to be based at the BBW Mfg. site. As the Advanced Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and continuously growing a team of two advanced manufacturing professionals to support the EMEA region which includes 14 sites across 7 countries. As a leader, you will take part in business unit product milestones and serve as a manufacturing advocate and liaison to global leaders. Key focus areas of functional responsibility include EMEA regional Capex reviews, drive and track Mfg. productivity ideations/projects, governance of global equipment/process standardization and technical Mfg. engineering/technician assessments. Additionally, this role will oversee Mfg. engineering site level talent development/upskilling programs, govern transfers of equipment/process tied to NPD launches and existing product transfers both to and from other SBD Mfg. locations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage, Develop and Grow a regional AME team consisting of engineers/technicians.

• Support Strategy/Footprint team when required for any product equipment transfers.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging and supporting AME teams in their development and the optimization of manufacturing processes.

• Monitor and report on the progress of productivity projects, identifying any issues or delays and developing solutions to address them.

• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings across regional manufacturing operations.

• Develop and execute training programs to upskill plant engineering staff, ensuring they are equipped with the latest manufacturing engineering techniques and practices.

• Build and maintain close relationships with Mfg. sites, critical business support functions in region and critical strategic external automation partners/suppliers.

• Implement and oversee the execution of productivity projects within the region, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.

• Initial line of support for production down/emergency Mfg. equipment and/or process down scenarios

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing leadership, or equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or minimum 5 years equivalent manufacturing experience

• Mfg. Automation & Process Knowledge: Injection Molding, Welding, Metal Forming, Plating/Painting, Machining, Assembly, etc.

• Microsoft Office, PowerBi

• Strong understanding of general LEAN principals, manufacturing principles, DFM, and DFA

• Excellent interpersonal skills and effectively communicate within various layers of the organization.

• Experience working in a matrixed global environment a plus.

• Excellent troubleshooting and assessing skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage time and projects effectively with a passion for excellence

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow

• Desire to work collaboratively and drive team growth

• Ability to travel 50%+ in region and 10% International

Bi-lingual a plus

We 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 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.