Job Description

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

Perks for you include:

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

We're looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead production operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys making a real impact, we'd love to connect with you!

• Lead and coordinate production operations to ensure on-time delivery, maximize equipment effectiveness, streamline workflow, and drive continuous improvements in productivity and efficiency.
• Record work group performance data.
• Conduct trainings, which include set-up and operation of equipment, understanding manufacturing processes, plant regulations, safety rules and hazards, and other job-related procedures and standards.
• Motivate and lead by coaching and development.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Work with the Operations team and Lean Business Systems group to establish Key Process Indicators, lean initiatives, and project time lines as well as monitor and update output reports.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Management group to maintain required manufacturing supplies and services.
• Complete purchase requisitions as necessary.
• Make employment recommendations on hiring, promotion, transfers, training and development, disciplinary action, terminations, and pay adjustments; monitor performance by completing new hire and annual performance evaluations.
• May assist in the development of the annual departmental fiscal budget.
• Ensure that proper safety methods are used in the department as specified by Loss Prevention.
• Participate in various lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, or learn new skills or operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• ​Must have a High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year working in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean tools (6S, Kaizen, ect.), OSHA, DEQ, and EPA regulations, and quality system (e.g. ISO, QS, TS Standards).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Demonstrate proven leadership skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English in work-related documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with and establish rapport with all levels of management and staff employees.
• Willingness to become First Responder certified and wear required PPE.

Physical Demand Requirements

​Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER: This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker, consult with your doctor.

Your main focus:

· Quality

· Customer Obsession

· Innovation

· Ownership

· Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at hr@kleintools.com.