Klein Tools · 1 day ago
919400 Corporate Administration - Executive Vice President Operations
Mansfield, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expKlein Tools is a company driven by curiosity and innovation, seeking an Executive Vice President of Operations to lead their supply chain and logistics functions. The role involves formulating strategic plans for continuous improvement, optimizing inventory planning, and building a world-class operations team.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for the success and alignment of all supply chain and logistics, including procurement, sourcing, inventory management, and distribution with the rest of the organization
Formulate and execute strategic plans for continuous improvement in cost reduction and material planning and control while ensuring the long-term viability and sustainability of the supply chain network
Develop sourcing strategies and processes to enable extended coverage for evolving new product demands
Lead SIOP to optimize inventory planning, ensure supplier diversification and align with business goals
Lead cross-departmental collaboration in product planning to ensure seamless product flow and timely delivery, leveraging strong leadership skills to gain buy in
Must possess strong negotiations skills to create and manage healthy supplier relationships and ensure the company attains the best possible value for finished goods, components, and materials
Navigate and resolve complex logistics challenges, making data-driven decisions to achieve business objectives
Strategically manage and forecast demand across a diverse range of SKUs, catering to a highly varied customer base with rapidly changing needs
Build and maintain a world-class supply chain operations team aligned with the current and future needs of the company, integrating industry best practices while ensuring tribal knowledge is maintained
Create succession plans for top talent to ensure the long-term success of the organization. Provide coaching and mentorship to develop strong future leaders for the business
Execute additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience is required
A minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to drive enterprise change management
Ability to manage and influence cross functional teams and resolve conflicts
Excellent conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving ability
Ability to execute department objectives
Preferred
Master's degree is strongly preferred
Benefits
Paid Vacations & Holidays
Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
Discounts on Klein Tools products
Education and Professional Development Assistance
Company
Klein Tools
Klein Tools is a manufacturer of the hand tools.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Matthew Thomason
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Klein
President and COO
Recent News
2025-11-24
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