Manufacturing Supervisor

Kennametal

. Provide support to ensure efficient operation of the manufacturing floor .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRoanoke Rapids • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing operations management, including planning, productivity improvement, and employee training. Proficient in environmental health and safety compliance, lean manufacturing principles, and effective conflict resolution.

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Manufacturing ExperienceLean Manufacturing PrinciplesEnvironmental Health And Safety KnowledgeMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Conflict Resolution

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Operations ManagementProduct Quality AssuranceSafety AuditsPerformance AppraisalsContinuous Improvement ProjectsOrder-Processing Flow ManagementPreventive MaintenanceTraining DevelopmentSales ForecastingProduct Budgets

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving TechniquesConflict ResolutionCounseling EmployeesCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTime And Attendance SystemsEHS Reporting ToolsControl Plan Audits

Industry Keywords

ISO AuditsScrap ReductionEmployee TrainingProduction RequirementsMaintenance Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to ensure efficient operation of the manufacturing floor
Handle confidential and time-sensitive material
Plan and accomplish goals using experience and judgment
Prepare annual sales forecasts, including sales costs, sales value, delivery schedules, gross profit, and product budgets
Conduct safety audits and develop action plans
Provide EHS progress reports to the department manager, EHS administrator, or Plant Manager
Conduct required training for employees new to a position
Plan and direct daily departmental activities
Manage order-processing flow to achieve on-time delivery and lead-time goals
Identify maintenance issues and ensure breakdown, scheduled, and preventive maintenance is completed
Close out completed work orders daily
Recommend staffing changes and overtime to meet production requirements
Requisition tools, fixtures, spare parts, and raw materials
Monitor and improve productivity year over year
Ensure product quality requirements and reduce scrap
Participate in scrap meetings and ISO audits
Ensure work instructions are available and operators are trained
Conduct Control Plan audits
Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects
Prepare and submit monthly update reports
Address Corrective Action Requests (CARs)
Conduct quarterly communication meetings for assigned work centers
Maintain employee time and attendance records
Counsel employees regarding performance concerns
Complete annual performance appraisals and arrange training needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate
4-year secondary degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience
OR 2 or more years of formal technical training beyond high school and 3–5 years of people supervision
Proven ability in conflict resolution
Basic professional knowledge of environmental, health and safety issues
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Robust problem-solving techniques
Material requirements planning (MRP)
Time and attendance systems
Microsoft Office and companion programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook

Benefits

Comp & perks

3rd shift schedule: 9:00 PM–6:00 AM, 5 nights per week
Equal Employment Opportunity employer