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Manufacturing Supervisor roles qualify for EB-3 sponsorship under the skilled worker category, with many advanced-degree candidates eligible for EB-2. Employers initiate the PERM labor certification before filing an I-140 petition, a process that leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization.
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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
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manufacturing Supervisor (2nd shift) will supervise, plan, and direct daily cell operations to ensure continuous production and delivery of products consistent with customer requirements and established departmental, plant, and company goals. This position will coach and mentor staff, oversee safety of team members, ensure quality standards are met, and lead various lean manufacturing efforts within the facility to drive best-in-class operational performance.
- Coordinate work group activities, schedule work, assign machines to meet manufacturing schedules, increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), achieve takt time (required pace of product to meet demand), and reduce lead time.
- Record work group performance data and send a daily report to the Manager to provide an update of daily activities, personnel changes, and any issues encountered.
- Conduct training for Manufacturing Team Members, which include set-up and operation of equipment, understanding manufacturing processes, plant regulations, safety rules and hazards, and other job-related procedures and standards.
- Motivate and lead Manufacturing Team Members by providing coaching and development opportunities.
- Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalate major issues to the Manager.
- Work with the Operations team and Lean Business Systems group to establish Key Process Indicators, lean initiatives, and project timelines as well as monitor and update output reports.
- Collaborate with the Supply Chain Management group to maintain required manufacturing supplies and services. Complete purchase requisitions as necessary.
- Comprehend and administer all Company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or internal communications from management team.
- 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.
- May assist in the development of the annual departmental fiscal budget.
- Ensure that proper safety methods are used in the department as specified by Loss Prevention. Ensure team maintains an orderly and clean department.
- Participate in various lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, or learn new skills or operations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma and three (3) years of relevant work experience required. Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of Lean tools (6S, Kaizen, etc.), OSHA, DEQ, and EPA regulations, and quality system (e.g. ISO, QS, TS Standards).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and computer systems such as Production Reporting.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with people, projects, and issues.
- Ability to demonstrate and comprehend basic math.
- Ability to read and comprehend English in work-related documents.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with and establish rapport with all levels of management and staff employees.
- Willingness to become First Responder certified and wear required PPE.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS
Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
DISCLAIMER: This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker, consult with your doctor.
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 hr@kleintools.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Manufacturing Supervisor
Document your supervisory scope precisely
PERM job descriptions must reflect your actual duties, including headcount managed, production lines overseen, and safety compliance authority. Vague titles get audited. Gather performance reviews and org charts before your employer files.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Facilities already enrolled in E-Verify have dealt with employment-eligibility verification at scale and are far more likely to have HR infrastructure that can manage a multi-year PERM sponsorship than plants that haven't.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Supervisor openings by green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who have already run PERM cases rather than pitching the concept cold.
Verify your prevailing wage tier early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and county before negotiating your offer. If the employer's offer falls below the Level II or III threshold, the DOL will reject the LCA.
Clarify which EB category your employer will file
EB-3 covers skilled workers with two or more years of experience, while EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. Ask HR to confirm the category in writing before your I-140 is filed, since switching categories later restarts your priority date.
Green Card Manufacturing Supervisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Supervisor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Manufacturing Supervisor positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of specialized training or experience. If the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, operations management, or a related field, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. Confirm the minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description, because that language determines the category.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status tied to a single employer and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-485 adjudication can take two to four years or longer, compared to an H-1B that can be approved in weeks with premium processing.
How do I find Manufacturing Supervisor jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, which makes it hard to filter by sponsorship intent in general searches. Migrate Mate indexes employers with documented green card filing history, so you can target Manufacturing Supervisor openings at companies that have already sponsored workers through the EB-2 or EB-3 process rather than asking employers to start from scratch.
What does the PERM process look like for a Manufacturing Supervisor?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role at the prevailing wage. For supervisory positions, DOL scrutinizes the recruitment steps closely. After certification, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS establishing your immigrant visa petition. Once that's approved, you file I-485 for adjustment of status, provided a visa number is immediately available.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
You can port your I-485 application to a new employer under AC21 portability once your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Manufacturing Supervisors, a comparable supervisory role in production or operations generally qualifies. Notify USCIS of the employer change and obtain a new employer letter to protect your pending case.