Kennametal is hiring: Production Supervisor in Orwell Township

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 to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow Kennametal on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Details

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Orwell, OH
Shift: 3rd Shift

Job Summary

Plans and supervises the overall production activities of a plant, ensuring compliance with 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 Responsibilities

• Supervise the 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.
• Ensure customer satisfaction needs are met (lead time, on-time delivery, quality of product).
• Ensure proper manpower levels are in place to support demand. Focus on people satisfaction and development.
• Drive cost reduction through lean and Six Sigma programs.
• Manage departmental audits (e.g., ISO, QMS) and corrective actions.
• Develop the team, maintain shopfloor discipline, and obtain timely approvals from management.

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates

• 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 with shopfloor employees and cross-functional departments to coordinate production activities
• 5 years of experience in engineering industries is preferred; knowledge of carbide tool manufacturing processes
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer