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Senior Product Operations Manager role leading end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) operations and supply chain execution for Stanley Black & Decker’s Tools & Outdoor segment. You’ll partner with global cross-functional teams to drive product change decisions, phase-gate timeline adherence, and supply chain strategies that deliver on-time launches. Standout perk: comprehensive benefits including ESPP, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, and tool discounts.
Key skills
New Product Development (NPD) / Phase Gate process managementSupply chain strategy and on-time delivery executionSAP (finished goods setup, BOM completion)JDA planning parametersLean / Six Sigma (experience or certification)ERP-driven process improvementProject management and cross-functional leadershipSupply chain analytics (cost and lead-time reduction)Master data management (materials/operations visibility)Advanced MS Office (Excel, Access)
Pays $95,600–$153,900 per year (base salary range listed; varies by location and experience).
You'll thrive here if you enjoy leading cross-functional, global teams to deliver complex product launches while using data, ERP tools, and continuous improvement to optimize supply chain performance.
Why apply
- Hybrid role in Tools & Outdoor
- 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition reimbursement and learning resources
Sr. Product Operations Manager – Hybrid Towson, MD, United States New Britain, CT, United States Valley City, OH, 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 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 a Sr. Product Operations Manager, you’ll be part of our Tools & Outdoor team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to: Partner with cross-functional, Global Teams and manage the New Product Development (NPD) Process from End to End for the Tools & Outdoor Segment. Responsible for driving global business decisions pertaining to product changes (new/existing) and overall operational improvements. In coordination with internal business partners and regional execution teams, this role will be the primary leader for supply chain/operations within assigned sub business unit for projects. As the supply chain leader, he/she will be critical to the execution of these projects and must develop robust supply chain strategies to ensure on-time delivery. This will also include Continuous Improvement Initiatives relative to the Business Unit Goals. Responsible to ensure all business functions engaged, informed, and following Product timelines according to Phase Gate Process. Communicates Project status and obstacles to upper management and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and critical timelines. Identifies, and supports the resolution of issues within various project teams. This includes Product Management, Program Managers, Demand/Supply Planning, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing, Global Quality, & Engineering Teams. Document and track all critical steps in alignment with Project Schedules. Pre-Milestone Analysis related to Project volumes. Includes Annual volumes and possible discontinuation of older Tool models Conduct analytics to create detailed analysis of supply chain optimization initiatives to reduce total cost and lead time. Review master data set up to ensure full visibility to materials & operations - SAP Finished Good Set Up, Costed Bill of Material Completion, JDA Planning Parameters Recommend strategic capacity investments/requirements within assigned categories. Maintain centralized New Product Master and Volume Tracker to support planning across functions: Demand/Supply Planning, Finance, Product Marketing, Channel Marketing/Sales, and Operations. 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 Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations or another related field. MBA preferred. 5-8 years’ experience in Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations role. 5-8 years of management experience in Supply Chain Functional Teams or Project Management experience. Advanced training or certifications in Purchasing or Materials Management, preferred. A strong candidate will have knowledge of business processes related to purchasing, customer service, sales forecasting, and operational planning in addition to demonstrated management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Those who apply should have a proven track record in building and streamlining business systems and processes utilizing an ERP system. Six Sigma/Lean Experience or Certification. Expert PC skills (MS Office, SAP, JDA, Business Warehouse, Access, Excel, etc.). Effective project management skills and team leadership skills. 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! #LI-NB1 #LI-Hybrid The Salary range for this position is $95,600.00 - $153,900.00 This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. 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 tool sand other partner programs. 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 43,500 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. 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. 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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at or at . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. 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