Director, Central Continuous Improvement

Director, Central Continuous Improvement, Americas - Remote

This position requires to 75% domestic and international travel.

Come build something that matters.  

Empower Innovation. Lead Transformation. Make a Global Impact. 

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 43,500 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 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.  
•  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc). 

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:  

• 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 plus 

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 well-being. 

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. 

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 role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc). 

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