Manufacturing/Distribution Manager

Join Klauer Manufacturing at Our New Tomball, TX Location – Be a Leader from Day One!

Klauer Manufacturing, a trusted name in high-quality building products for over 150 years, is expanding. We are excited to announce the opening of our brand-new facility in Tomball, Texas! As we grow our footprint to better serve customers in the southern region, we’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing/​Distribution Manager to lead operations at our new location.

This is a unique opportunity to play a critical leadership role from the ground up — shaping processes, building a team, and establishing a culture of excellence and efficiency. If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for operational success and team development, we want to hear from you. Help us write the next chapter in Klauer’s legacy of American manufacturing.

Primary Responsibility:
The Manufacturing/​Distribution Manager will be responsible for the successful launch, oversight, and day-to-day management of Klauer Manufacturing’s new facility in Tomball, TX. This includes leading all production and warehouse operations, supervising staff, establishing efficient processes, and ensuring the facility meets safety, quality, and delivery standards. The Manager will play a hands-on role in building and sustaining operational excellence, overseeing everything from equipment setup and team development to assisting in machine operations, order fulfillment, and logistics as needed. This position is critical to achieving customer satisfaction, maintaining performance goals, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facility Startup & Planning:
  • Oversee all aspects of launching the new facility, including site setup, equipment installation, staffing, and process implementation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth and timely facility launch.
• Operations Management:
  • Lead and manage daily operations of both manufacturing and distribution activities within the facility, ensuring alignment with production schedules, quality standards, and customer delivery expectations.
  • Provide direct supervision and leadership to all facility employees, including production, warehouse, and logistics teams — ensuring accountability, engagement, and alignment with company goals.
  • Monitor and manage workforce productivity, resource allocation, and shift scheduling to maintain optimal operational flow and performance.
  • Actively assist in day-to-day activities as needed to ensure smooth operations and meet customer expectations, which may include operating machinery, loading/​unloading trucks, coordinating deliveries, and troubleshooting production or logistics issues.
  • Collaborate with on-site team, home office, and sales team to ensure on-time, accurate deliveries and responsive issue resolution.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve processes to build long-term operational efficiencies, reduce waste, and maximize throughput without compromising safety or quality.
  • Identify and implement best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement across all functions.
  • Maintain and clearly communicate accurate records and reports on production metrics, inventory levels, shipping activities, and employee performance to support data-driven decision-making and inform stakeholders.
  • Ensure the facility, including building, grounds and equipment is fully equipped, organized, and maintained to operate effectively and safely, with minimal downtime.
• Team Leadership:
  • Hire, train, and manage production and warehouse staff to build a high-performing, safety-first team.
  • Foster an environment of accountability, teamwork, and professional development.
• Compliance & Safety:
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, as well as company policies.
  • Champion workplace safety initiatives and maintain a clean, organized facility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• 5 – 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or distribution management.
• Demonstrated success in leading facility startups, process improvements, and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and distribution operations, supply chain logistics, and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a hands-on approach to leadership.
• CDL Experience is a plus.

Who is Klauer Manufacturing Company?

Founded in 1870, Klauer was built on hard work, quality products, and service. Our mission is to enable our customers in the building products industry to win through the quality, consistency, and predictability of everything we do. We have multiple locations, where our goal is to provide our employees with a safe and family-oriented work environment for our employees. As a team, we maintain our mission through our cultural values and company priorities: safety, attitude, effort, and accountability.

What can you expect from Klauer Manufacturing?

You can expect to feel part of the Klauer Manufacturing family, which is inclusive, regardless of gender, background, disability, or status. We offer a generous benefits package for all team members, including work-hour flexibility, health, vision, dental, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, 10 paid holidays, paid vacation, paid funeral leave, and paid jury duty.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands for this job require standing walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping. May work in a standing or seated position or alternate between the two as necessary. Strength rating for this job is M – Medium work – exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/​or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and /​or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.

Class I – Medium (Dictionary of Occupational Titles 4^th Edition Vol. I & Vol. II)