Manufacturing Supervisor

WIDIA; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in Huntsville, AL, to oversee plant production activities and ensure safe, high-quality output. You will lead a team of production workers, plan schedules, and coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and quality for efficient operations.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in leadership, plus knowledge of SAP and continuous improvement practices. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Experience in cross-functional coordination with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the manufacturing area to support tactical objectives.
• Coordinate production workers on the floor.
• Plan and organize production schedules to meet demand.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Allocate resources to optimize output and efficiency.
• Provide training and ensure EHS compliance.
• Liaise with other departments to resolve issues.
• Ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain proper staffing levels to meet demand.
• Support lean and 6 Sigma cost-reduction initiatives.
• Participate in ISO and QMS audits.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Effective communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title

Manufacturing Supervisor

Location

Huntsville, AL

Shift

Monday - Friday (5:30am - 3:30pm) + weekend check-in as needed

Job Summary

Plans and supervises the overall production activities of a plant ensuring compliance to standards. Responsible for coordinating and supervising the activities of production workers to ensure efficient and timely production while maintaining quality standards and safety protocols. Monitors daily operations to identify and resolve problem areas relating to staffing, scheduling, equipment, EHS, quality and production.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Supervise functional or operational area that directly supports the execution of tactical objectives.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production workers on the manufacturing floor.
• Plan and organize production schedules to meet customer demand and production targets.
• Supervise production processes to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Allocate resources effectively, including manpower, materials, and equipment, to optimize production output.
• Training and development, EHS compliance.
• Liaise with other departments, such as engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance, to coordinate production activities and resolve operational issues.
• Responsible to assure customer satisfaction needs are met - lead time, on-time delivery, quality of product
• Responsible to assure proper staffing levels are in place to support demand.
• Responsible for supporting cost reduction initiatives through lean and 6 Sigma programs.
• Responsible for all departmental audits like ISO, QMS etc.

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, minimum 3 years of experience in leadership role
• Associate’s degree preferred, but not required.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing.
• Effective communication with shop floor employees and cross-functional departments to coordinate production activities.
• Experience in 24/7/365 continuous process manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred, but not required.

Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident. An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.