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Quality and Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Stanley Black & Decker · Marietta, GA

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Lean / CI
Base pay
$71k–$114k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor continuous improvement role at Stanley Black & Decker (industrial) in Marietta, GA.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, Kanban, FMEA
Base pay
$71k–$114k

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How this role compares

Against 34 other live lean / ci postings in the US.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 74%
  • ✓ Team leadership 51%
  • 5S 40%
  • ✓ Value stream mapping 34%
  • ✓ Kaizen 29%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Kanban, FMEA, PPAP, Control plans, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Stanley Black & Decker

    We found 4 people at this company and state: 3 in this kind of role, 1 leaders. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

    Write to alexander → (free)
  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
    • Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Stanley Black & Decker in Marietta

No other open roles at this site right now · 4 people we found in lean / ci roles at Stanley Black & Decker.

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requirements

of purchased material and parts, work-in-process, finished goods, packaging and labeling; controls disposition and costs on nonconforming material; identifying corrective action needs; assurance of gages, measuring and test equipment accuracy.

  • ✓Recommends department organization, expense and capital, long-range plans and budget needs, and operates the department within approved budget
  • ✓Support ISO 9001 certification program
  • ✓Participate with internal ISO audits to monitor compliance.
  • ✓Assist with recertification during Registrar visits.
  • ✓Develop and maintain work instructions per ISO requirements.
  • ✓Assist with Supplier Performance Reviews
  • ✓Document floor complaints.
  • ✓Issue NCMRs and CARs as needed.
  • ✓Follow up with correctives actions to insure compliance.
  • ✓Audit key vendors as necessary.
  • ✓Participate In New Product Development
  • ✓Attend PLMT meetings.
  • ✓Research new processes as directed.
  • ✓Collaborate with Value Stream Engineers on Standard Work Development, Improvements and Training
  • ✓Develop Cpk and process control plans for new products. May require FMEA and PPAP documents.
  • ✓Compliance to all Plant Environmental, Health and Safety policies and Environmental and OSHA regulatory

requirements

  • ✓Facilitates kaizen events and other lean initiatives such as 5’s, one-piece flow, standardized work, Kanban
  • ✓Performs workplace audits and streaming processes within area of responsibility.
  • ✓Utilizes knowledge of value stream analysis; project management; data collection and analysis; and development and implementation of process improvements to drive change.
  • ✓Creates work instructions, reports, and presentations using accurate data to drive continuous improvement.

requirements

  • ✓Independent worker (must be able to assign and complete assignments independently)
  • ✓Good interpersonal skills
  • ✓Good organizational skills
  • ✓Excellent verbal/written communication skills
  • ✓Familiarity with inspection procedures
  • ✓Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures

The Details: You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

  • ✓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 wellbeing.
  • ✓Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
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Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Marietta, GA, United States

Come build something that matters .

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 approximately 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

As a Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Supervisor, you’ll be part of our Marietta Team working as an on-site employee. You’ll get to:

  • •Provides and maintains measures of the Plant's quality performance in terms of quality costs, customer returns and complaints, product conformance, and manufacturing and supplier performance. Establishes quality performance goals. Reports and takes action when goals are exceeded.
  • •Defines the system, policy, and procedures for the control of quality in and for the Plant and regularly determines adherence to these by all functions. Makes changes as required to improve effectiveness.
  • •Conducts audits of the Plant Quality Assurance system, including adequacy of records, effectiveness of procedures and performance of personnel.
  • •Provides for the development of product quality and reliability, and the definition of product quality characteristics, control points, inspection for conformance, means of determination, records and feedback for purchased and manufactured materials, parts and products.
  • •Provides for the evaluation and control of product and process quality through: inspection for conformance to

The Person

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good?

In fact, you embrace it. You also have

  • •4-year college degree in Quality / Engineering or related technical field.
  • •5+ years of related Quality leadership experience.
  • •Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ) or equivalent.
  • •Lean / Six Sigma certification is a plus
  • •3+ years of related Continuous Improvement experience.
  • •PC knowledge/computer literate
  • •Familiarity with manufacturing environment
  • •Knowledge of quality function, lean manufacturing (TPS), ISO

And More

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

  • •Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
  • •Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
  • •Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
  • •Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in.. Join us!

  • •This is the lowest to highest annual fu

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