Production Supervisor

Kennametal, Inc.•New Market, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

10-13 years of relevant work experience required
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.
Knowledge on production planning and scheduling
Knowledge on SAP

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience in engineering industries is preferred.
Knowledge on carbide tool manufacturing process is preferred.

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.