Supervisor Manufacturing - night shift

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 kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

The Night shift Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all production activities during the 3rd shift. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations while meeting customer demand, delivery targets, and continuous improvement objectives. The supervisor leads, develops, and manages production personnel while coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain operational excellence.

3rd shift- Sunday-Thursday 11pm-7am

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all production activities during the 3rd shift, ensuring alignment with company goals and production targets.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of production employees on the manufacturing floor.
• Plan, organize, and adjust production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery requirements.
• Monitor and oversee production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and product specifications.
• Allocate and manage resources effectively, including labor, materials, and equipment, to optimize efficiency and output.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and promote a safe working environment.
• Provide training, coaching, and development opportunities to team members to enhance performance and engagement.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other departments to resolve operational issues and improve processes.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by meeting expectations related to lead time, on-time delivery, and product quality.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to support production demands and ensure smooth operations.
• Drive employee engagement, satisfaction, discipline, and overall team development.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audits, including ISO and QMS standards.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and shop floor discipline while securing necessary approvals from management when required.

General Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5-10 years of relevant experience

Preferred Requirements

• 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

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.