About this role
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. Production Group Lead Bedford, PA 1st 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 5 years experience in 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.