Supervisor Manufacturing

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

About Kennametal

With over 85 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 to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Orwell, OH

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Summary

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 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

To be considered for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the US (excluding Optional Practice Testing) and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.