Vice President of Supply Chain, Seasonal and Specialty Distribution

The Company

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™.  Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, STANLEY, CRAFTSMAN, BLACK+DECKER, and other strong brands.

The Role

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is seeking a strategic, innovative and results-oriented Vice President, Supply Chain for Seasonal & Specialty Distribution to provide the global leadership and strategy for all manufacturing operations and new product introduction objectives across a 2.1B portfolio in our Tools & Outdoor business.  This leader will be responsible for achieving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and new product introduction objectives all while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence through our Stanley Performance Excellence (SPX) operating system. 

The Seasonal & Specialty Distribution (SSD) portfolio includes our Outdoor business (Cub Cadet, Hustler, Troy-Bilt, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY and DEWALT) as well as the Specialty Tools & Storage Solutions portfolio – brands that are distributed through non-standard Stanley Black & Decker channels (CribMaster, Vidmar, LISTA, PROTO and Mac Tools). 

The successful candidate will drive a lean-led, tech enabled approach across a network of 10 plants and distribution centers and 4,500 employees throughout North America. This role is pivotal in aligning site operations and new product launches to regional market needs while also upholding global standards. Stanley Black & Decker requires a dynamic leader who can inspire plant management teams, collaborate cross-functionally, work effectively with business leaders, and support business growth and customer satisfaction in alignment with our global standards and values.

This position will report to the VP of Supply Chain for Tools & Outdoor and Stanley Engineered Fastening Operations and is expected to tightly align with the business President and leadership team while integrating closely with enterprise resources and programs. The ideal location for this position is Towson, Maryland, Valley City, Ohio or Charlotte, North Carolina though remote locations will be considered.

Primary Accountabilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute manufacturing and new product introduction strategies for Seasonal & Specialty Distribution in alignment with SBD’s regional and global objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop plant managers and manufacturing teams to build a high-performing, engaged organization.
• Act as the primary voice of manufacturing and new product introduction within the region and represent the function in both regional and global leadership meetings and projects.
• Champion change management initiatives and support organizational transformation.

Operations Management

• Oversee operations of 10 manufacturing sites, ensuring consistent application of SBD best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Manage regional manufacturing and new product introduction budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditures to achieve financial targets.
• Deliver on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure safety, quality, productivity, cost, and new product introduction objectives are consistently met or exceeded.
• Lead the operational readiness and successful launch of new products, ensuring smooth ramp-up, manufacturability, and efficient integration into existing processes.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Drive operational excellence through SPX.
• Act as a visible sponsor of operational excellence, embedding a culture of problem-solving, waste elimination, and innovation.
• Identify and implement new technologies and automation to enhance efficiency, quality, competitiveness, and new product introduction processes.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Quality, EHS, and other departments to optimize processes, support new product introductions, and resolve operational challenges.
• Engage proactively with commercial teams to ensure site responsiveness to local market requirements and new product launches.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives.

Compliance & Culture

• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and Stanley Black & Decker policies across all sites.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the region, in line with SBD’s core values.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have demonstrated “world-class” skills and leadership in a global manufacturing and supply chain role preferably in another leading industrial setting.  Stanley Black & Decker seeks a hands-on leader with excellent communications skills and a broad background with a foundation in global operations, new product introduction and customer focus.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or new product introduction management, with significant responsibility; large site, multi-site, or regional management experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, new product introduction, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with budget management and strategic planning.
• Proficiency in manufacturing and new product introduction management systems and digital tools.
• Ability to travel frequently within North America.
• High level of personal integrity, ethics, and interpersonal skills; a confident and effective communicator.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

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. 

Benefits & Perks

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.

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.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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