Supervisor Manufacturing

Job Title:

Production Supervisor

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Summary:

Plans and supervises overall production activities of a plant ensuring compliance to global standards. Responsible for coordinating and supervising 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.

• Supervise functional or operational area that directly supports the execution of tactical objectives.
• Supervise and coordinate 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.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by meeting lead time, on-time delivery, and product quality expectations.
• Maintain proper manpower levels to support demand and oversee people satisfaction and development.
• Reduce costs through lean and Six Sigma programs.
• Conduct departmental audits such as ISO, QMS, etc.
• Develop team, enforce shopfloor discipline, and obtain timely approvals from management.

• 10-13 years of experience.
• BE in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• Lean / Six Sigma certifications.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing.
• Effective communication skills with shopfloor employees and cross‑functional departments to coordinate production activities.
• 5 years of experience in engineering industries preferred. Knowledge of carbide tool manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of SAP.

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

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Nearest Major Market:
Cleveland

Nearest Secondary Market:
Akron