director of manufacturing operations

Hearth & Home Technologies

<div><div>Hearth &amp; Home Technologies is looking for a <b>Director of Manufacturing</b> to join our Stoves Business Unit in<b> </b><b>Halifax, PA</b>. We are the nation&rsquo;s leading manufacturer and supplier of hearth products, including a wide variety of gas, electric, wood and pellet burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and accessories. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with distribution around the world, our innovative approach is supported by a business unit structure that allows us to develop and market products with a strong focus on customers&rsquo; needs. Since 1996, we&rsquo;ve been dedicated to connecting people through the warmth and comfort of our hearth products.
</div><div></div><div>As one of our four core business units, the Stoves Business Unit brings together top brands such as Harman, Vermont Castings, and Quadra-Fire, now united under one as Forge &amp; Flame, alongside other stove brands. This unit focuses on delivering high-quality, reliable stove solutions, including wood, pellet, and gas models.</div><div>
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The Director, Manufacturing is responsible for leading all aspects of safety, quality, delivery, and cost at the USA based manufacturing sites which include a foundry operation in Vermont and a manufacturing facility in Halifax, PA. The manufacturing organization has best-in-class lean manufacturing capabilities, thanks to highly skilled and trained members. Ongoing investments in modernizing equipment and processes highlight the company&rsquo;s commitment to maintaining best-in-class manufacturing capabilities.
</div><div></div><div><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Lead with Accountability and Empowerment: Establish clear expectations, champion operational discipline, and foster a high-performance culture where every team member is accountable and empowered to excel.</li><li>
Lead Transformational Change Initiatives: Drive strategic change across multiple manufacturing locations including the redesign and optimization of plant layouts to enhance workflow, increase efficiency, and support scalable growth.</li><li>
Own and Drive Manufacturing Excellence: Ensure operations demand and material planning are aligned to achieve production KPIs through strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to achieve industry leading customer to lead time promise rate.
</li><li>Drive Continuous Process Innovation: Proactively identify and deploy the right talent, structures, systems, and technology to sustain competitive advantage through agile and efficient manufacturing operations.</li><li>
Optimize Budget and Operations: Take charge of budget planning and resource allocation to maximize manufacturing efficiency. Leverage cutting-edge technology and modern leadership practices to streamline processes and boost productivity.</li><li>
Set Bold Vision and Strategy: Develop and clearly communicate an inspiring vision and actionable strategic plans. Motivate and align your teams to confidently execute breakthrough initiatives that accelerate growth and operational success.</li><li>
Foster Transparent Communication: Promote open, proactive communication channels across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment, trust, and collaboration.</li><li>
Cultivate a World-Class Manufacturing Environment: Inspire a flexible and resilient manufacturing organization committed to continuous improvement, operational agility, exceptional quality, that exceeds customer expectations.</li><li>
Champion Lean and Cost-Effective Excellence: Lead cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality or delivery. Embed standardized, data-driven practices that elevate production consistency and customer satisfaction.</li><li>
Develop and Mentor Future Leaders: Invest in your team&rsquo;s growth by mentoring leadership and technical skills, ensuring personal development plans are executed and potential is fully realized.</li><li>
Instill a Culture of Smart Risk-Taking and Engagement: Encourage innovation and calculated risk-taking within a supportive environment that values employee engagement, growth, and achievement of high-impact results.</li><li>
Steer Brand Integration and Alignment: Champion the seamless adoption of the new brand umbrella within manufacturing operations, ensuring brand values and quality standards are deeply embedded in every process and team interaction.</li></ul><div><b>
Education &amp; Experience:</b></div><div>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field; preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.</li><li>
Lean certifications or proficiency in methodologies such as 6S, A3, continuous improvement, and value stream mapping.</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).</li></ul></div>

Director of Manufacturing - Stoves

Ichor Systems Inc.

<div><p><b>Overview</b>
</p><p>Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a <b>Director of Manufacturing Operations</b>, a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across our Minnesota precision machining operations. This leader will ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products while meeting financial, operational, and material performance objectives.</p><p>
The Director will drive manufacturing strategy, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives to support business growth, optimize processes, and strengthen customer satisfaction.</p><p><b>
Location:</b> Sauk Rapids, Minnesota<br>
<b>Reports to:</b> General Manager, Precision Machining, North America</p><p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do:</b><br>
<b>Operational Leadership</b></p><ul><li>
Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure achievement of delivery, quality, and financial performance targets</li><li>
Drive accountability for operational metrics including on-time delivery, material performance, and cost management</li><li>
Ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing processes</li></ul><p><b><br>
Strategy &amp; Continuous Improvement</b></p><ul><li>
Develop and execute strategies to support business growth and operational scalability</li><li>
Implement manufacturing policies and procedures aligned with operational excellence principles</li><li>
Initiate and lead continuous improvement initiatives across production, quality, and workflow processes</li></ul><p><b><br>
Manufacturing &amp; Capacity Planning</b></p><ul><li>
Plan and direct equipment layout, workflow design, assembly methods, and workforce utilization</li><li>
Evaluate and recommend investments in equipment, infrastructure, and talent to support growth</li><li>
Define and monitor site metrics, ensuring clear performance targets and improvement plans</li></ul><p><b><br>
Leadership &amp; Talent Development</b></p><ul><li>
Lead, coach, and develop a leadership team of Managers and Supervisors</li><li>
Oversee hiring, onboarding, and workforce development programs</li><li>
Establish performance goals and ensure alignment across functional teams</li><li>
Manage staffing, training, and performance evaluations for a workforce of 250+ employees</li></ul><p><b><br>
Customer &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure overall delivery and quality of the site&rsquo;s products and services</li><li>
Participate in key customer interactions to support relationships and operational alignment</li><li>
Communicate strategy, priorities, and results to employees with a consistent cadence</li><li>
Report operational performance to site leadership, executives, and customers</li></ul><p><b><br>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred</li><li>
15+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally within precision machining or related industries</li><li>
8+ years of progressive leadership experience managing managers and supervisors</li><li>
Demonstrated experience leading large manufacturing teams (250+ employees)</li><li>
Strong background in CNC machining, complex manufacturing, or cleanroom environments</li><li>
Proven ability to drive operational improvements, productivity gains, and cost efficiencies</li><li>
Experience leading change initiatives and scaling operations</li><li>
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels</li></ul><p><b><br>
Why Join Us:</b></p><p>
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a growing precision machining operation, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable operational impact. You&rsquo;ll work alongside experienced leaders in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.</p><p>
For candidates based in Minnesota: The anticipated base salary for this position is $125,000 - $175,000.</p><p>
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.</p><p>
Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.
</p><p><b>ITAR ONLY
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The business site where this position is located is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with &ldquo;green card&rdquo; permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.</p><p><b>
Ichor Systems Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer</b></p><p>
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Director of Operations, Precision Machining

Golden Bake Shop

<p><b>Position Summary</b></p><p>The Director of Plant Operations is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of the manufacturing facility. This role oversees operations, maintenance, sanitation, procurement, safety, regulatory compliance, and capital planning.</p><p>This position requires a hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and tactically within a developing, non&ndash;high-volume food manufacturing environment. The Director will build scalable systems, drive operational efficiency, ensure audit readiness, and establish infrastructure to support future growth.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>Strategic &amp; Operational Leadership</b></p><ul><li>Provide full-site leadership and accountability for plant performance, safety, quality, and cost control.</li><li>Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and support growth.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to align plant objectives with company goals.</li><li>Establish KPIs and performance metrics to monitor productivity and operational effectiveness.</li></ul><p><b>Regulatory &amp; Food Safety Oversight</b></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with <b>Food and Drug Administration</b> (FDA) regulations, GMPs, and food safety standards.</li><li>Possess strong working knowledge and practical experience with GFSI-recognized standards, particularly the BRCGS Food Safety Standard.</li><li>Ensure the consistent production of safe, legal, authentic, and quality products in compliance with regulatory, customer, and certification requirements.</li><li>Provide adequate resources, competent personnel, appropriate infrastructure, and effective training programs to maintain and continuously improve the Food Safety and Quality Management System in line with BRCGS requirements.</li><li>Maintain continuous audit readiness, including preparation for and participation in internal audits, third-party certification audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits.</li><li>Demonstrate leadership commitment to food safety culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site.</li><li>Ensure maintenance, sanitation, and operational documentation is complete and audit-ready.</li><li>Working with departments to ensure corrective and preventive action initiatives when required.</li></ul><p><b>Maintenance &amp; Engineering Leadership</b></p><ul><li>Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all production equipment and facility systems.</li><li>Evaluate and improve mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems to reduce operating costs and increase reliability.</li><li>Lead maintenance planning, emergency response, and capital repair projects.</li><li>Manage contractor relationships and ensure value-engineered solutions for facility upgrades and repairs.</li><li>Develop long-term asset management and capital improvement plans.</li></ul><p><b>Sanitation &amp; Facility Management</b></p><ul><li>Oversee plant sanitation programs in alignment with food safety standards.</li><li>Ensure coordination between sanitation and production to optimize uptime.</li><li>Maintain facility infrastructure to meet operational and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><b>Procurement &amp; Cost Management</b></p><ul><li>Oversee procurement of production equipment, parts, and facility-related supplies.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service agreements.</li><li>Develop and manage Maintenance and Sanitation budgets.</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or compliance.</li></ul><p><b>Health, Safety &amp; Risk Management</b></p><ul><li>Ensure full compliance with <b>Occupational Safety and Health Administration</b> (OSHA) regulations.</li><li>Implement and monitor company Health &amp; Safety programs.</li><li>Develop risk mitigation strategies prior to execution of major maintenance or facility projects.</li><li>Coordinate with local authorities during emergencies (fire, flood, power outages, environmental incidents).</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>8&ndash;12+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing, plant operations, or industrial management.</li><li>Proven experience overseeing multi-functional plant operations (maintenance, sanitation, compliance, procurement).</li><li>Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, and food safety audit requirements.</li><li>Experience leading capital projects and managing operating budgets.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build systems and processes in a growing or evolving facility.</li><li>Strong leadership presence with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.</li></ul><p><b>Leadership Profile</b></p><ul><li>Strategic thinker with operational discipline</li><li>Comfortable working in a developing, lower-volume environment</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities</li><li>Able to balance cost control with compliance and quality</li><li>Builds accountability and ownership within teams</li></ul><p>Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Manufacturing: 8 years (Required)</li><li>Management: 8 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Director of Plant Operations

VRSamadhan

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   Job Title &ndash; General Manager (Operations &ndash; Factory)*
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   Industry:* Wire Manufacturing | Steel | Heavy Engineering
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   Location:* Sarigam, Gujarat (GIDC)
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   Travel:* As required to Head Office, Mumbai
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   Experience Required:* 12+ Years
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   6 Days a Week
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   9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
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   **Minimum:** ₹12 LPA
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   **Maximum:** As per interview performance, experience, and current compensation
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 The General Manager &ndash; Operations will be responsible for end-to-end factory operations at the Sarigam manufacturing facility. This role demands a hands-on leader who can drive production efficiency, maintain stringent quality standards, optimize costs, and build high-performing shop-floor teams.
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 The incumbent will take complete ownership of plant operations, productivity, manpower management, safety, statutory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a wire, steel, or heavy engineering manufacturing environment.
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   Oversee daily production operations to meet planned output as per business and customer requirements.
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   Track production KPIs, conduct regular reviews, and implement corrective actions.
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   Improve machine utilization, reduce wastage, and enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
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   Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
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   2. Manpower Management, Team Building &amp; Cost Control*
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   Ensure optimal manpower deployment across shifts and production lines.
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   Build, mentor, and develop supervisors and shop-floor teams to create a disciplined, performance-oriented culture.
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   Work closely with HR on manpower planning, attendance management, and discipline.
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   Monitor consumption of raw materials, consumables, and utilities and implement cost-optimization measures.
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   3. MIS, Reporting &amp; Cross-Functional Leadership*
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   Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports to senior management.
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   Present structured action plans for productivity improvement, risk management, and cost control.
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   Coordinate with PPC, Maintenance, Quality, HR, Dispatch, and Stores to ensure smooth factory operations.
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   Quality Management &amp; Continuous Improvement
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   Ensure adherence to high quality standards with a strong focus on zero-defect manufacturing.
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   Drive root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
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   Collaborate with Quality and R&amp;D teams to strengthen process and product quality.
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   Safety, Compliance &amp; Factory Administration
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   Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with statutory and safety regulations.
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   Implement and monitor SOPs and conduct regular safety audits and reviews.
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   Coordinate with HR, Security, and Administration to maintain discipline and smooth factory operations.
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   BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or Electrical Engineering.
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   Minimum 12 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in wire manufacturing, steel, or heavy engineering.
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   Mandatory experience with organizations having ₹250+ Cr annual turnover and 400+ employees.
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   Strong exposure to factory operations, manpower management, cost control, and quality systems.
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   Proven leadership, execution capability, and decision-making skills.
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   Willingness to relocate to Sarigam, Gujarat is mandatory.
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   Production Planning &amp; Control
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   Wire / Steel / Heavy Engineering Operations
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   Costing, Consumption Monitoring &amp; Cost Optimization
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   Lean Manufacturing, OEE, Kaizen
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General Manager (Operations – Factory)
Manufacturing

Stanley Black & Decker

<div><div>Manager, Manufacturing Operations - Onsite</div><div></div><div>
Brea, CA, United States</div><div></div><div>
Come make the world and accelerate your success.</div><div></div><div>
Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) is the primary division of Stanley Black &amp; Decker Aerospace. We are a leading innovator and strategic partner in the manufacturing of fasteners, fittings, and engineered products for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. You&rsquo;ll be part of our Ops CAM team located in Brea, CA.</div><div></div><div>
The Job:</div><div>
As a Manufacturing Manager, you&rsquo;ll be part of our Industrial Global Supply Chain Aerospace team working as an on-site employee. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for daily production of gang channels, anchor nuts, and washers, along with driving efficiencies for the heat treat and special processing functions. You&rsquo;ll get to:</div><ul><li>
Ensures to run a safe, injury/accident-free workplace.</li><li>
Responsible for daily management and leadership of all resources assigned. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to: Schedule adherence, productivity, personnel development, time and attendance, training and establishing/monitoring departmental goals.</li><li>
Enhance the operational procedures, processes and systems to improve operational efficiencies.</li><li>
Work independently and within a team while coordinating with other Departmental Leaders and/or Managers to achieve Daily/Weekly/Monthly goals and objectives.</li><li>
Interprets company policies to workers, leads by example and enforces all Federal, State and local regulations.</li><li>
Creates a departmental cross training matrix and mentors assigned personnel.</li><li>
Deploys team members to both strategically and tactically engage in cross functional problem solving to improve production efficiency and product quality.</li><li>
Execute the production schedule, manage people, assets, tooling and materials in running the production in most productive fashion; engage actively in potential schedule or requirement changes; ensure and enhance production schedule adherence.</li><li>
Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI&rsquo;s) and other reporting daily to drive performance in all assigned areas; and ensure all production data accuracies.</li><li>
Ensure employees are trained on post manufacturing processing procedures and practices.</li><li>
Review variable costs, productivity, earned standard hours and throughput daily and implement effective recovery or corrective actions when targets are not achieved.</li><li>
Actively participate Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to increase efficiency, productivity and machine utilization while reducing overall cost.</li><li>
Provide manufacturing expertise when problems arise.</li><li>
Formulates and maintains the highest standards of housekeeping (6S) in all areas assigned.</li><li>
Support and improve upon quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals.</li><li>
Manage preventative maintenance performed by production employees.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div>
The Person:</div><div>
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You&rsquo;re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn&rsquo;t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:</div><ul><li>
Bachelors degree, Mechanical engineering or manufacturing preferred or equivalent work experience. Experience with chemistry, metallurgy, material science or related field / equivalent would be a plus.</li><li>
Must have at least 7+ years of experience as an operations manager or similar role in Aerospace, Medical Device, Automotive or similar industry.</li><li>
Experience with chemistry, metallurgy, material science or related field / equivalent would be a plus.</li><li>
Hardening, tempering, annealing, and other heat-treating processes.</li><li>
Applying coatings and plating to aerospace parts using automated equipment or manual techniques.</li><li>
Understanding of stamping processes, including blanking, forming, and piercing.</li><li>
Analytical skills; Understand techniques to meet coating and thickness desired.</li><li>
Supervisory experience leading teams of 40+ people; Performance management skills.</li><li>
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of organization, especially with direct employees.</li><li>
Intermediate use of ERP (JDE), MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook; other PowerBI and productivity tools.</li><li>
Quality focused &amp; production driven.</li></ul><div></div><div>
The Details:</div><div>
You&rsquo;ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:</div><ul><li>
Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs &amp; benefits in support of your well-being.</li><li>
Discounts on Stanley Black &amp; Decker tools and other partner programs.</li></ul><div></div><div>
And More:</div><div>
We want our company to be a place you&rsquo;ll want to be &ndash; and stay. Being part of our team means you&rsquo;ll get to:</div><ul><li><i>
Grow:</i> Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.</li><li><i>
Learn:</i> Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.</li><li><i>
Belong:</i> Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.</li><li><i>
Give Back:</i> Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.</li></ul><div></div><div>
#LI-Onsite<br>
#LI-MB1</div><div><i><br>
We Don&rsquo;t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.</i></div><div>
Joining the Stanley Black &amp; 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&rsquo;ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world&rsquo;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.</div><div>
Who We Are</div><div>
We&rsquo;re the World&rsquo;s largest tool company. We&rsquo;re industry visionaries. We&rsquo;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 &ldquo;smart factory&rdquo; products and services provide greater quality to our customers &amp; 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.</div><div>
Benefits &amp; Perks</div><div>
You&rsquo;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 &amp; personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black &amp; Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.</div><div>
What You&rsquo;ll Also Get</div><div>
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren&rsquo;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.</div><div>
Learning &amp; Development:<br>
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you&rsquo;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).</div><div>
Diverse &amp; Inclusive Culture:<br>
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that&rsquo;s how the best work gets done. You&rsquo;ll find we like to have fun here, too.</div><div>
Purpose-Driven Company:<br>
You&rsquo;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.</div><div>
EEO Statement:<br>
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black &amp; Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran&rsquo;s status or any other protected characteristic.</div><div>
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at <div>accommodations@sbdinc.com</div>. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.</div><div><div>
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)</div></div></div>

Manager, Manufacturing Operations

MecPower Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

<p>Job description</p><p><b>Department Utility :</b></p><p>Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) &ndash; Cell-to-Pack &amp; Containerized Battery Bank Manufacturing</p><p><b>Role Summary :</b></p><p>The Head &ndash; Manufacturing Engineering / VP &ndash; BESS Operations will lead the complete manufacturing strategy, operations planning, technology roadmap, team structure, supply chain coordination, safety governance, and compliance for lithium-ion battery cell-to-pack and containerized BESS battery banks used in grid-scale storage. This leadership role drives plant capability, automation, yield, quality, vendor ecosystem, product reliability, and cost competitiveness, aligned with global benchmarks and utility-grade safety standards.</p><p><b>Core Leadership Responsibilities :</b></p><p><b>1. Technology &amp; Process Leadership </b></p><p>* Define and own the manufacturing architecture for cell &rarr; module &rarr; pack &rarr; containerized BESS bank.</p><p>* Drive process design, automation, digitalization, Industry 4.0 implantation (MES/SCADA integration), traceability systems.</p><p>* Approve PFMEA/PFD/Control Plans/PPAP/SOP frameworks for all plants.</p><p>* Lead tech selection for welding, formation, thermal management, fire systems, HVAC, gas venting, inspection automation, and battery testing.</p><p><b>2. Global Standards, Safety &amp; Compliance Governance </b></p><p>* Ensure compliance to worldwide BESS standards:</p><p>UL 9540/9540A, UL 1973, IEC 62933, IEC 62619, UN38.3, NFPA 855, NFPA 70/70E, NFPA 72, local CEA norms.</p><p>* Govern EHS strategy covering MSDS, lithium fire hazards, gas management, explosion prevention, arc-flash mitigation, HV safety protocols.</p><p>* Oversight for HAZOP, HIRA, DFMEA, PFMEA, Fire Risk Assessments, HVIL systems, cell/pack abuse testing, runaway prevention.</p><p><b>3. Strategic Operations &amp; Cost Ownership </b></p><p>* Design and expand plants based on BESS demand projections and localization strategy.</p><p>* Own CapEx/OpEx budgets, vendor development, outsourcing strategy, and cost optimization.</p><p>* Approve sourcing and localization for cells, thermal systems, HV DC components, BMS/EMS/PCS interfaces, fire suppression, HVAC units, and containerized infrastructure.</p><p>* Direct (EV vs BESS) chemistries sourcing strategy (LFP/NMC/LTO) with focus on cycle life, safety, and economics.</p><p><b>4. Quality, Reliability &amp; Testing Governance </b></p><p>* Approve reliability test matrices &amp; qualification strategies for:</p><p>o Long-cycle aging &amp; RTE performance</p><p>o Stress, C-rate &amp; high-temperature cycling</p><p>o Thermal propagation &amp; abuse testing</p><p>o Bank fault simulation &amp; fail-safe testing</p><p>* Ensure real-time diagnostic analytics using SCADA/MES logs to prevent field failures.</p><p>* Implement quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 as applicable).</p><p><b>5. Organizational &amp; Vendor Ecosystem Development </b></p><p>* Build and lead a multi-disciplinary organization including:</p><p>o Manufacturing Engineering</p><p>o Thermal &amp; Mechanical Engineering</p><p>o BMS/Controls/SCADA/EMS Engineering</p><p>o EHS/Safety and Certification</p><p>o Commissioning &amp; Aftermarket</p><p>* Develop ecosystem of domestic/international suppliers &amp; technology partners.</p><p>* Create skill development frameworks for technicians &rarr; engineers &rarr; leaders.</p><p><b>6. Cross-Functional &amp; Business Leadership </b></p><p>* Collaborate with R&amp;D, Product Management, EPC/Project Delivery, Commissioning, and After-Sales for bank reliability and commissioning success.</p><p>* Drive customer audits, certification approvals, EPC specifications alignment, and performance warranties (availability, RTE, duty cycle guarantees).</p><p>* Support commercial teams in technical bids, tenders, and techno-commercial evaluations for C&amp;I, utility and renewable-integrated BESS projects.</p><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience :</b></p><p>* Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (B.E./B.Tech) mandatory; Master&rsquo;s Degree (MTech or MBA in Operations/Strategic Leadership) preferred.</p><p>* 15&ndash;25 years of experience with extensive exposure to:</p><p>o Li-ion manufacturing (EV Packs/BESS)</p><p>o Utility-grade electrical systems &amp; compliance</p><p>o HV battery operations (600&ndash;1500 V DC)</p><p>o Plant leadership, CapEx planning, automation, &amp; vendor development</p><p>* Prior leadership role (Head/GM/VP level) in ESS, EV batteries, Power Electronics, Renewable EPC, or</p><p>High-Reliability Manufacturing preferred.</p><p><b>Key Competencies :</b></p><p>Leadership &amp; Strategy</p><p>* Visionary mindset with deep understanding of global energy storage trends.</p><p>* Strong governance on safety, compliance, quality, reliability, and documentation.</p><p>* Ability to lead multi-plant operations &amp; scaling strategies.</p><p>Technical &amp; Business Skills</p><p>* Expert in lithium battery safety, thermal management, BMS hierarchy, HV compliance, and</p><p>containerized BESS integration.</p><p>* High competency in CapEx/Opex planning, localization strategy, total cost of ownership (TCO), and</p><p>power market implications.</p><p>Soft Skills</p><p>* Excellent communication with internal teams, board members, regulatory bodies, EPCs, utilities, and</p><p>certification agencies.</p><p>* Stakeholder management, negotiation, team building, and conflict resolution.</p><p>Industry : Renewables &amp; Environment</p><p>Employment Type : Full-time</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Are you okay with the Vadodara location?</li><li>Have you completed B. Tech/BE?</li><li>How many Years of experience do you have ?</li><li>Have you previously work with ESS, EV batteries, Power Electronics, Renewable EPC industry?</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Head – Manufacturing / VP – BESS Operations

Rauch & Associates

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  Role Overview
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  This is a senior plant leadership role responsible for
  <strong>
   end-to-end ownership of a high-volume manufacturing operation
  </strong>
  . The plant is stable, well-run, and operating with strong momentum &mdash; this is
  <strong>
   not a turnaround
  </strong>
  .
 </p>
 <p>
  The leader in this role will have
  <strong>
   real autonomy
  </strong>
  to run the operation, develop leaders, and continue strengthening a people-first, accountability-driven culture within a structuredructured and well-resourced organization.
 </p>
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 </p>
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  Key Responsibilities
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   Own overall plant performance across
   <strong>
    safety, production, quality, maintenance, and cost
   </strong>
  </li>
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   Lead, coach, and develop a multi-layer leadership team (managers, supervisors, frontline leaders)
  </li>
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   Sustain and elevate a
   <strong>
    strong culture of accountability without fear
   </strong>
  </li>
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   Drive disciplined daily execution while keeping long-term improvement in focus
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   Ensure consistent adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards
  </li>
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   Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, quality, engineering, and HR
  </li>
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   Use data and KPIs to guide decisions while remaining highly visible on the floor
  </li>
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   Communicate clearly and confidently with senior leadership and frontline teams
  </li>
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   Own outcomes &mdash; good and bad &mdash; with transparency and integrity
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  What Makes This Role Different
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   <strong>
    True plant ownership
   </strong>
   , not micromanagement
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong foundation already in place &mdash;
   <strong>
    build forward, don&rsquo;t clean up
   </strong>
  </li>
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   Balance of
   <strong>
    stability and autonomy
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   High trust environment with clear expectations
  </li>
  <li>
   Culture-focused leadership valued as much as operational results
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
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  Required Background
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Senior leadership experience in
   <strong>
    manufacturing operations
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in
   <strong>
    high-velocity, low-buffer environments
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven track record developing leaders and sustaining culture change
  </li>
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   Comfortable operating under constant production pressure
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience leading cross-functional teams in a plant setting
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <br/>
 </p>
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  Industry background is flexible;
  <strong>
   operating rigor and leadership mindset matter more than sector
  </strong>
  .
 </p>
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  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Required Skills
 </p>
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  <li>
   People development and coaching
  </li>
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   Safety leadership and accountability
  </li>
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   Operational discipline and execution
  </li>
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   Continuous improvement mindset
  </li>
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   Data-driven decision-making
  </li>
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   Cross-functional leadership
  </li>
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   Executive-level communication
  </li>
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   Calm leadership under pressure
  </li>
  <li>
   Cultural stewardship
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong ownership mentality
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Ideal Candidate Profile
 </p>
 <p>
  This role is well-suited for someone who:
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Wants
   <strong>
    ownership without chaos
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Values developing people as much as hitting numbers
  </li>
  <li>
   Is confident, grounded, and ego-free
  </li>
  <li>
   Prefers substance over title-chasing
  </li>
  <li>
   Is looking to build on something that&rsquo;s already working
  </li>
 </ul>
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 </p>
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