Supervisor Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Kennametal Rogers, AR is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee plant production activities and ensure compliance with global standards. You will coordinate shop-floor teams, plan schedules to meet demand, and drive quality, safety, and efficiency across operations.

The role requires extensive experience in manufacturing, strong communication, and familiarity with lean/Six Sigma practices, plus SAP knowledge to streamline workflows and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10–13 years of relevant work experience.
• BE in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Lean / Six Sigma certifications.
• Knowledge of SAP and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the production area and oversee tactical objectives.
• Coordinate production workers on the shop floor and ensure safety.
• Plan and organize production schedules to meet demand.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications; monitor tooling and processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality to resolve issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Cross-functional coordination

Quality focus

Production planning

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 knnametal.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.