Corporate Administration - Executive Vice President Operations

Overview

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

The Executive Vice President, Operations is responsible for leading SIOP, global and domestic logistics, distribution, procurement and sourcing. This position is responsible for driving productivity, delivery (including demand planning), working capital optimization, and the support of quality initiatives.

• 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.

• 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. Master's degree is strongly preferred.
• 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.

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.

25% (one week per month)

• 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