Supervisor Manufacturing

Kennametal; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety and productivity, and fostering a performance-driven culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial skills and a commitment to employee development. Join a forward-thinking company where your leadership will directly impact efficiency and quality in production. If you are ready to make a difference and drive results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Basic managerial skills and knowledge of corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team activities and ensure adherence to safety and productivity goals.
• Manage the operating budget and monitor performance indicators.

Skills

Team Building

Performance Management

Budget Management

Safety Monitoring

Training and Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree

Job description

About Kennametal

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 at www.kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location:Bedford, PA
Shift: 3rd - (11:00pm - 7:00am)

Job Summary:

Supervises direct labor in a manufacturing function within a defined shift or work area across multiple shifts, with the intent of achieving defined goals such as daily and monthly output schedules, quality levels, etc. Monitor safety, productivity, and efficiency. Ensures the workforce is properly trained.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise activities of a team, small department, or subgroup
• Provides direction, training, and guidance to assigned staff
• Ensure adherence to corporate policy and procedures
• Achieve business objectives within set parameters (budget, targets, etc.)

Key Position Accountabilities:

• Identify and monitor performance indicators that measure how well the group is supporting the plan
• Plan, maintain and communicate production, manpower, quality to achieve the plan
• Manage the one-year operating budget for area of responsibility
• Builds a performance-driven culture through Performance Reviews, succession planning, execution of reward systems and talent development

Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic professional knowledge. Applies knowledge, skills, policies, and procedures to resolve routine issues.
• Basic managerial skills such as performance management, employment practices, team building in overseeing support staff.
• Primary accountability for the performance of: Function within a business unit and/or own work.
• Contributory to the department’s financial goals as defined in work tasks.
• Provides input into the creation of the execution plans and updates to plan based on changes in strategic direction.
• On a day-to-day basis, leverages resources within the area of accountability to execute the plan.
• Influences employees within the function to enable decision making.
• Works under clear objectives, within defined procedures and processes. Has some discretion regarding work methods.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Secondary degree in technical field preferred.
• 3 years applicable experience required

Equal Opportunity Employer