2,082,274open jobs
123,157companies
247,789added this week
Browse all
Salary
≈ $49k – $90k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Mansfield)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Visa
H-1B filings in 12 months: 3 · green card filings: 2

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 11, 2026. Klein Tools scores B on the Alion truth index.

Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match
Klein Tools is a US manufacturer of professional hand tools, electrical test and measurement instruments, safety gear and tool storage for electricians, linemen and other tradespeople, with its main address and largest plant in Mansfield, Texas. Founded in Chicago in 1857 by Mathias Klein and still run by his descendants, it keeps corporate offices in Lincolnshire, Illinois, other US plants in Arkansas, New Mexico and New York, a sourcing office in Ningbo, China, and sells through international sites. It hires machine, press and pad printer operators, manufacturing technicians, quality inspectors, product engineers and sourcing managers.

The Manufacturing Supervisor (2nd shift) will supervise, plan, and direct daily cell operations of to ensure continuous production and delivery of products consistent with customer requirements and established departmental, plant, and company goals.  This position will coach and mentor staff, oversee safety of team members, ensure quality standards are met, and lead various lean manufacturing efforts within the facility to drive best-in-class operational performance.

Coordinate work group activities, schedule work, assign machines to meet manufacturing schedules, increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), achieve takt time (required pace of product to meet demand), and reduce lead time.

Record work group performance data and send a daily report to the Manager to provide an update of daily activities, personnel changes, and any issues encountered.

Conduct training for Manufacturing Team Members, 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 Manufacturing Team Members by providing coaching and development opportunities.

Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalate major issues to the Manager.

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.

Comprehend and administer all Company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or internal communications from management team.

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. Ensure team maintains an orderly and clean department.

Participate in various lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, or learn new skills or operations.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma and three (3) years of relevant work experience required. 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) and computer systems such as Production Reporting.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with people, projects, and issues.

Ability to demonstrate and comprehend basic math.

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.

Free account
Stop reading job ads. Get the ones that fit.
One free account turns this page into a shortlist built around your stack, your level and your pay.
Match on every job. Stack, seniority, pay and location, scored against your profile.
2,082,274 open roles. Read straight off company career pages, refreshed every day.
Unlimited applications. Every one you send is tracked in one place, on-site or on a company board.
3 tailored CVs a month. Rewritten for the exact job you are applying to. Included free.
Create a free account Continue with Google
Free forever. No card. Under a minute.

Your match

How well do you fit this role?
Two answers are enough for a real match. No account needed.
Check my fit
Answers stay in this browser until you create an account.

Recommended for you based on this role

Industrial Engineering
Similar stack
Same company
Mansfield
≈ $84k – $158k per year (Estimated) · In office · 5+ years exp · United States
Cybersecurity
HIPAA
Apply
≈ $75k – $141k per year (Estimated) · In office · 5+ years exp · Master's Degree · Miami
Apply
≈ $70k – $132k per year (Estimated) · In office · 5+ years exp · Master's Degree · Lakeland
Apply
≈ $82k – $154k per year (Estimated) · In office · 5+ years exp · Master's Degree · United States
Apply
≈ $82k – $154k per year (Estimated) · In office · 3+ years exp · United States
Apply
$97k – $130k per year · In office · 5+ years exp · Bachelor's Degree · Lincolnshire
Design
SolidWorks
Apply
≈ $49k – $90k per year (Estimated) · In office · 3+ years exp · High School Diploma · Mansfield
Apply
Lead Motor Engineer 22 days ago
≈ $82k – $167k per year (Estimated) · In office · 8+ years exp · Bachelor's Degree · Mansfield
C
C++
C
Embedded C
Apply
≈ $89k – $179k per year (Estimated) · In office · 7+ years exp · High School Diploma · Trevose
Apply
Lead Motor Engineer 24 days ago
$150k – $175k per year · In office · 8+ years exp · Bachelor's Degree · Lincolnshire
C
C++
C
Embedded C
Apply
≈ $59k – $139k per year (Estimated) · In office · Full-Time · High School Diploma · Mansfield
Analytics
Microsoft Excel
Apply
≈ $46k – $89k per year (Estimated) · In office · Contractor · 2+ years exp · Mansfield
Apply
In office · Full-Time · Bachelor's Degree · Mansfield
Apply
≈ $40k – $72k per year (Estimated) · In office · 1+ year exp · High School Diploma · Mansfield
Apply
$34k – $46k per year · In office · High School Diploma · Mansfield
Apply
See all jobs
This is one of many
2,082,274 more open roles from verified company boards, updated every day.