Supervisor Manufacturing

WIDIA; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal's Rogers, AR facility seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily plant operations, coordinating production workers, schedules, safety, and quality to meet targets.

The ideal candidate has 10–13 years in manufacturing, BE in mechanical or electrical engineering, Lean/Six Sigma certifications, and SAP knowledge to drive efficiency and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Plans and supervises production activities to meet quality, safety, and efficiency targets.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and contractor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production workers on the manufacturing floor.
• Plan and organize production schedules to meet customer demand and production targets.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications through effective process controls.
• Allocate resources including manpower, materials, and equipment to optimize output.
• Drive training, development and EHS compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and quality to resolve issues.
• Ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain appropriate manpower levels and support workforce morale.
• Lead lean initiatives and Six Sigma projects to reduce costs.
• Oversee department audits (ISO, QMS) and ensure compliance.

Skills

Effective communication

Production planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

BE in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Lean / Six Sigma certifications

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.

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:

Rogers, AR

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 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.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.