Supervisor Manufacturing-US

About the role

Kennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience. They deliver productivity to customers through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions, serving industries including aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient operation of the manufacturing floor
• Handle confidential and time-sensitive material
• Familiarize with a variety of industry concepts, practices, and procedures
• Communicate effectively via phone and email, ensuring accurate and timely completion of duties
• Plan and accomplish goals independently
• Prepare an annual sales forecast aligned with product group marketing goals and sales management guidance
• Estimate sales costs, value of sales, and delivery schedules, and contribute to the overall budget for each product
• Understand and acknowledge day-to-day responsibilities for environmental, health, and safety
• Routinely conduct safety audits and develop action plans
• Periodically report progress on EHS responsibilities to the department manager, EHS administrator, or Plant Manager
• Train new employees on EHS procedures prior to starting job skills training
• Plan and direct daily activities within the department, either directly or through group leaders
• Manage order-processing flow to achieve “on-time delivery” and “lead-time” goals
• Identify and ensure timely completion of maintenance issues, including breakdowns, scheduled, and preventive maintenance
• Close out completed work orders daily
• Recommend staffing changes and/or overtime to meet production requirements
• Specify and/or requisition tools, fixtures, spare parts, and raw materials as needed
• Monitor and focus on increasing productivity within assigned areas, aiming for year-over-year improvements
• Ensure ongoing compliance with product quality requirements and identify opportunities for improvement
• Participate in scrap meetings, review work instructions, and conduct Control Plan audits
• Lead continuous improvement projects to meet established performance objectives
• Submit monthly update reports to the department manager
• Participate in internal ISO audits and address open Corrective Action Requests (CAR’s) in a timely manner
• Conduct regular scheduled communication meetings for assigned work centers
• Review plant quality procedures, discuss areas of highest non-conformance, maintain equipment cleaning assignments, and assess employee performance and efficiency
• Counsel employees as appropriate to address performance concerns or issues
• Complete an annual performance appraisal for each employee and arrange for their training needs

Requirements

• High school graduate, with a minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience or a 4-year secondary degree and 3-5 years of people supervision with proven ability in conflict resolution
• Basic professional knowledge of environmental, health, and safety issues
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, robust problem-solving techniques, material requirements planning (MRP), time and attendance, and computer software such as Microsoft Office and its companion programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)

Qualifications

• High school graduate, 4- year secondary degree preferred with a minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience or 2 or more years of formal technical training beyond high school and 3-5 years of people supervision with proven ability in conflict resolution

Skills

• Basic professional knowledge of environmental, health, and safety issues
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, robust problem-solving techniques, material requirements planning (MRP), time and attendance, and computer software such as Microsoft Office and its companion programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)

Benefits

Kennametal Inc. offers competitive benefits to its employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX,XXX - $XXXX based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is full-time and works a standard 40-hour week.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.