Packaging Operations Lead: Quality, Safety & Innovation

Klein Tools; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, &r

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Klein Tools in Mansfield, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor (Packaging) to ensure continuous production and on-time delivery by guiding the packaging team, scheduling work, and maintaining procedures. This role emphasizes safety, training, and productive workflows within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will also monitor performance, manage staffing decisions, and collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime while upholding company policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations and Logistics or related field with one year of relevant work experience.
• Experience AS400 and Shop Floor System, Boss and Warehouse Management System preferred.
• Must be able to operate a Class II Order Picker and Class II Stand-Up Forklift, Pallet Jack, Label Printing System, RF Sealer, and Staple Gun.
• Strong leadership skills combined with the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with people, projects and issues.
• Ability to handle multiple functions.
• Willingness to become a certified First Responder and respond to emergencies (including after hours) is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and adjust department work schedules daily based on production plan and inventory needs.
• Review and send Packer III daily schedule in order to build job folders for packaging staff and create and print labels in the label system as needed to prepare workstations.
• Maintain work instructions/procedures and determine workflow for packaging operations to ensure employees meet packaging and efficiency standards.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentor team members in order to create a safe and productive work environment.
• Enter production data from each employee into the Shop Floor System in order to accurately record department performance and send a daily report to the Packaging Manager to provide an update of daily activities and any issues encountered.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and work with maintenance to troubleshoot and repair more extensive machinery issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective solutions.
• Drive a proactive approach to Safety Management through education and reinforcement. Ensure that proper safety methods are used in the department. Ensure team maintains an orderly and clean department.
• Comprehend and administer all Company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or internal communications from management team.
• May operate Pallet Jack and Forklift to move product around the department as necessary.
• Perform daily safety inspections of packaging equipment and ensure staff meets all safety requirements.
• Re-allocate labor from one department to another in order to support business demand throughout the facility.
• May perform the duties of subordinates as needed to meet packaging production deadlines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations and Logistics

Tools

AS400

Shop Floor System

Boss

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Klein Tools in Mansfield, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor (Packaging) to ensure continuous production and on-time delivery by guiding the packaging team, scheduling work, and maintaining procedures. This role emphasizes safety, training, and productive workflows within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will also monitor performance, manage staffing decisions, and collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime while upholding company policies and quality standards.