Production Supervisor: Lean & 6 Sigma Leader

Kennametal; Orwell Township (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor in Orwell, OH.

The role plans and supervises overall production activities, ensuring compliance with global standards while coordinating staffing, scheduling, tooling, EHS, and quality on the manufacturing floor. The successful candidate will monitor daily operations, resolve staffing and process issues, and drive improvements to meet delivery targets and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10-13 years of experience in manufacturing/engineering environments.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage production workers on the manufacturing floor.
• Plan and organize production schedules to meet customer demand and targets.
• Ensure production processes meet quality standards and specifications.
• Allocate resources - manpower, materials, equipment - to optimize output.
• Commit to EHS compliance and safety standards.
• Lead training and development; drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance and quality assurance to resolve operational issues.
• Ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction; monitor lead times.
• Maintain appropriate manpower levels and team discipline; secure approvals as needed.
• Drive cost reduction through lean and Six Sigma programs.
• Establish and participate in departmental audits (ISO, QMS, etc.).
• Foster team development and shopfloor collaboration.

Skills

Lean / 6 Sigma

Production planning

Effective communication

Knowledge of production processes and

Cross-functional coordination

Carbide tool manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kennametal Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor in Orwell, OH.

The role plans and supervises overall production activities, ensuring compliance with global standards while coordinating staffing, scheduling, tooling, EHS, and quality on the manufacturing floor. The successful candidate will monitor daily operations, resolve staffing and process issues, and drive improvements to meet delivery targets and customer satisfaction.