Sr. Manager Manufacturing Strategy

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Portfolio Management within their Infrastructure Operations team. This pivotal role focuses on developing strategies for operational improvements while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives that modernize manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with global strategies. With a strong emphasis on data analytics and project management, this position offers the chance to drive systemic improvements across the business. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Strong communicator capable of articulating strategy effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead simplification and modernization initiatives for manufacturing.
• Use data analytics to discover opportunities for operational improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analytics

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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With over 80 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 toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive.Kennametalgenerated$2.1 billionin revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more atwww.kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Location – US Eastern or Central Time Zone (Hybrid/Remote)

Kennametal is looking for Sr. Manager, Portfolio Management in the Infrastructure Operations team. This position develops strategies and business justification for operational improvements across the business in collaboration with business, technology, and manufacturing teams.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead simplification and modernization initiatives for manufacturing to build robust project roadmaps
• Balance regional/segment needs and global strategy in developing manufacturing strategy for the various businesses in infrastructure
• Lead make/buy decisions through core/non-core and best value analysis
• Lead footprint consolidation and optimization to support business objectives using a strategic manufacturing roadmap. Ensure robust business cases are in place
• Partner with AME and technology to develop product specific manufacturing process technology roadmaps to support operational improvements. Ensure alignment of capital plan with business priorities.
• Use data analytics to discover opportunities to improve operational effectiveness
• Drive systemic and structural improvement across E2E Value Stream for Business Unit
• New Product Introduction - Ensure alignment with global manufacturing strategy
• Partner with program management office to utilize stage-gate process for project execution to ensure project commitments are managed and achieved
• Leverage standardized processes and tools to ensure project management best practices are implemented

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, engineering or equivalent.
• 7 to 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing organization
• Strong leader with the ability to influence and manage across a large geographically diverse organization
• Understanding of financial metrics and processes impacted by global manufacturing performance
• Effective blend of business, manufacturing, data analytics, financial and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to lead through influence at all levels.
• Strong communicator, capable of clearly articulating strategy through tactics with all organizational levels.
• Proven success in project management

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