Production Lead - 12-Hour Nights, Lean Six Sigma

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to plan and oversee plant production activities, ensuring quality and safety compliance while coordinating with maintenance, engineering, and QA teams.

The role requires leadership in a 12-hour night shift, experience in lean and Six Sigma, and ability to drive on-time delivery and cost reduction through efficient resource management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and equipment.
• Excellent communication with shop floor and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in 24/7/365 continuous process manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production workers on the manufacturing floor.
• Plan and organize production schedules to meet demand and production targets.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication

Continuous process manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kennametal Inc. in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to plan and oversee plant production activities, ensuring quality and safety compliance while coordinating with maintenance, engineering, and QA teams.

The role requires leadership in a 12-hour night shift, experience in lean and Six Sigma, and ability to drive on-time delivery and cost reduction through efficient resource management.