Supervisor Manufacturing

Kennametal, Inc.•La Vergne, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all production activities during the assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role leads production employees, coordinates resources, maintains compliance with quality and safety standards, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer and business objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
5-10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
Experience supervising CNC machining operations and CNC machinists in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, and production equipment.
Experience with production planning and scheduling.
Knowledge of SAP.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively with production teams and cross-functional departments.
Continuous improvement mindset with proven problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
Experience in an engineering or industrial manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all production activities during the assigned shift.
Supervise and coordinate the work of production employees on the manufacturing floor.
Plan, organize, and adjust production schedules to meet customer demand and production targets.
Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and product specifications.
Allocate labor, materials, and equipment to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards and company policies.
Provide training, coaching, and development opportunities for team members.
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other departments to resolve operational issues.
Ensure customer satisfaction through on-time delivery, quality performance, and responsiveness.
Maintain proper staffing levels to support production demands.
Promote employee engagement, accountability, and workforce development.
Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce costs and improve processes.
Support and maintain compliance with ISO, QMS, and other required audits.
Enforce company policies and maintain a productive, disciplined work environment.