Monday – Friday, 5:00am – 3:30pm
Pay Range: $23.00 - $29.29 per hour
Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.
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 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more .
What You’ll Do
As a Team Leader, Hot Punch , you’ll be part of our Stanley Black & Decker team located in East Longmeadow, MA. You’ll get to:
To be responsible for effectively assisting the Department Manager in directing the day-to-day activities of the employees within a specific manufacturing area. The Team Leader will be a working leader with their time divided between the production line and process support.
Primary:
Support First Piece and In Process Inspections
Work closely with Scrap / Material Handler
Drive the department’s 5S and TPM results
Monthly Inventory Cycle Counts
SAP Transactions
Support and audit Hour by Hour inputs
Conduct daily departmental Tier 1 Meetings, (backup Tier 2 meetings) stretching, and weekly toolbox talks.
Secondary:
Assist in resolving flow line issues, using proper tools and techniques to ensure the smooth and consistent flow of product through the lines.
Identify cross-training needs and schedule time to ensure that the flow line is fully cross-trained.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the lines, including areas that would benefit from a Kaizen event.
Work to identify opportunities for set-up and scrap reduction; be aware of and help keep the workforce aware of quality issues and look for areas of improvement.
Ensure that the proper line staffing is in place at the beginning of each shift as well as ensure that the line has the supplies and support needed for the day’s production.
Audit and assure all induction burn-off units are on and operational at all times.
Who You Are
You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have :
High School diploma or equivalent
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience with lean manufacturing
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills and ability to adapt to shifting priorities
Detail oriented, self-assured, tactful, supportive
Excel knowledge
What You’ll Receive
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
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 and storage company, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 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!
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.

The Salary range for this position is $29.29 - $30.81

This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hourly rate 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.
The hourly rate range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The hourly rate range may vary for other locations.
The successful candidate may be eligible for general wage 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 tools and 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.
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