Manufacturing Manager - 1st shift

Klein Tools; Trevose (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, &  

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to oversee production, machining, press, and assembly activities under the Operations Manager. This role drives process improvements, schedules, and cost effectiveness while ensuring safety and quality standards across the plant.

With ten years of CNC and machining leadership, you will coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and Product Development teams to meet deadlines and production goals. The position emphasizes teamwork and ownership.

Qualifications

• Ten years CNC and machining experience involving leading and training others to meet manufacturing goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team to ensure an effective use of available resources to meet production schedules for customer orders and inventory requirements.
• Execute effective schedules, reviews, performance feedback, primary task training, cross training, and continuous improvement that drives the success of the company.
• Ensure the production, machining & assembly of goods meet quality standards, desired run rate standards, labor cost standards, and continuously improve to maximize cost efficiency.
• Oversee the accurate CNC programming for all in-house machined parts & products.
• Work as one team with other departments through the facility to promote continuous improvement, implement strategic plans, and reallocate personnel resources to meet company goals and deadlines.
• Drive a proactive safety culture that displays safety as part of our DNA including maintaining an orderly and clean environment.
• Implement & Enforce company policies, goals, objectives, and procedures in conjunction with the plant management team.
• Perform the duties of subordinates as needed to meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching/Training

Big-picture thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / Trade School Certificate / Degree

Tools

CNC programming

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

Manufacturing Manager

The Manufacturing Manager gives hands on oversight to the production, machining, press, and assembly activities under the direction of the Operations Manager.

This position is responsible for executing the operational & amp; streamlined process improvements given to them by the Operations Manager.

• Oversee the team to ensure an effective use of available resources to meet production schedules for customer orders and inventory requirements.
• Execute effective schedules, reviews, performance feedback, primary task training, cross training, and continuous improvement that drives the success of the company.
• Ensure the production, machining & assembly of goods meet quality standards, desired run rate standards, labor cost standards, and continuously improve to maximize cost efficiency.
• Oversee the accurate CNC Programing for all in house machined parts & products.
• Work as one team with other departments through the facility to (a) promote continuous improvement, (b) implement strategic plans, & (c) reallocate personnel resources to meet company goals and deadlines. This includes but is not limited to the Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, & Product Development Teams.
• Drive a proactive safety culture that displays safety as part of our DNA including but not limited to maintaining an orderly and clean environment.
• Implement & Enforce company policies, goals, objectives, and procedures in conjunction with the plant management team.
• Perform the duties of subordinates as needed to meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Trade School/College Certificate or Degree, and ten (10) years of CNC & Machining experience that involved leading and training others to meet manufacturing goals is required.
• Must know CNC programing on both the computer and at the machine.
• Must be able to conceptualize the big-picture, anticipate challenges, motivate the workforce, and train their direct reports to meet production needs.
• Must be able to work as one team with a variety of people and departments.
• Must be a learner committed to personal growth of themselves and the team.

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 [e-mail].