Production Group Lead-US

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 toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Production Group Lead Bedford, PA1st shift: 7am- 3pm (M-F)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
This position works under the supervision of the Manufacturing Manager and/or Plant Manager and/or shift manufacturing supervisor as needed. Duties are performed without constant supervision. Assignments are made daily and results are reviewed daily.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
* High school diploma or general equivalent diploma

* Minimum of 5years experiencein a Mfg. setting
* Minimum of 3 years in all Braze or Machining dept. as team lead
* Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with leaders, manager, supervisors and coworkers
* Forklift operator license required
* Computer experience required (Microsoft products and SAP preferred)
* People leadership skills
* First aid / First responder training will be required for this role

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

* Act as working lead/trainer across the functional area; provide daily leadership with minimal to no supervision.
* Drive continuous improvement projects (cycle time reduction, scrap mitigation, ergonomics, layout/flow).
* Own shift staffing plans, job rotations, and cross-training aligned to demand and skills matrix.
* Lead tier meetings; communicate KPIs (SQDC), priorities, and escalations; ensure action closure.
* Conduct skills/performance assessments; provide coaching/feedback and document development plans.
* Partner with supervisors and engineers on changes to programs, tooling, and process controls.
* Ensure compliance to EHS requirements, audits, and incident response; champion 5S and housekeeping.
* Maintain audit readiness-documentation accuracy, gauge controls, lot traceability, and labeling/packaging.
* Train all tasks across Levels 1-4; maintain training matrices and certification records.
* Manage SPC stations.
* Manage Tool Boss.
* Assist maintenance when moving machines.
* Perform run off at factory for Acme Gridley rebuilds.
* Install cams and rolls for Acme Gridley machine during rebuilds at factory.
* Help with designing fixtures for CNC area.
* Demonstrate all Level 4 tasks successfully

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.