Production Supervisor

Kennametal; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal in Rogers, AR seeks an experienced production supervisor to plan and oversee plant operations, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and safety. You will coordinate with engineering and maintenance, allocate resources, and lead lean initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 10–13 years in manufacturing, BE degrees in mechanical/electrical fields, and Lean Six Sigma credentials, with strong communication across functions.

Qualifications

• 10–13 years of relevant work experience.
• BE in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• Lean / 6 Sigma certifications.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes, machinery and equipment used in manufacturing.
• Effective communication with shopfloor employees and cross-functional departments.
• 5 years of experience in engineering industries preferred; knowledge on carbide tool manufacturing process.
• Knowledge on production planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge on SAP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production workers on the manufacturing floor and ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards.
• Plan and organize production schedules to meet customer demand and targets.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications and maintain safety protocols.
• Allocate resources (manpower, materials, equipment) to optimize output.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance to resolve issues.
• Lead efforts to reduce costs through lean and Six Sigma programs and drive audits (ISO, QMS).
• Develop the team, maintain shopfloor discipline, and secure timely approvals from management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Lean / Six Sigma

Production planning

Cross-functional comms

Communication skills

Education

BE in Mechanical Engineering

BE in Electrical Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Plans and supervising the overall production activities of a plant ensuring compliance to global 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, tooling, EHS, quality and production line arrangement.

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 meet - lead time, on-time delivery, quality of product
• Responsible to assure proper manpower levels are in place to support demand. In charge of people satisfaction and development.
• Responsible for reducing costs through lean and 6 Sigma programs.
• Responsible for all the departmental audits like ISO, QMS etc.
• Responsible for team development, shopfloor workmen discipline and getting timely approvals from the management.

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates

• 10 – 13 years of relevant work experience
• BE in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• Lean / 6 Sigma certifications,
• In-depth knowledge on production processes, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing.
• Effective communication with shopfloor employees and cross functional departments to coordinate production activities.
• 5 years of experience in engineering industries is preferred. Knowledge on carbide tool manufacturing process.
• Knowledge on production planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge on SAP

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.