Manufacturing Machine Operator I - Lead-US

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 10,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2019. Learn more at www.kennametal.com.Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: Manufacturing Machine Operator 1 Lead (1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm)

This position will be responsible for supporting the department Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of Centerless Grinding departments. Candidate will oversee the team and ensure an efficient operation to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

Key Job Responsibilities

• Monitor production rates and help team members understand daily production goals.
• Ensure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality standards.
• Work to ensure all resources available are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements.
• Ensure that non-conforming materials are clearly identified and segregated.
• Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, and processing.
• Manage work order prioritization.
• Move all materials, either physically or mechanically, necessary to complete assignments.
• Assist with changeovers and troubleshooting of Grinding equipment.
• Maintain communication with department Supervisor.
• Complete daily production documentation.
• Conduct daily department meetings.
• Train to operate all equipment within the area of responsibility.
• Perform skills/performance assessments for department operators.
• Write and edit/update work instructions, as needed.
• Assist with 8D or 5 why Root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by manager.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Contributes directly and indirectly to specific skilled tasks or processes.
• Ability to work with limited supervision for non-routine situations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Strong PC skills and experience of software such as Excel and SAP.
• Must be able to read, interpret and comprehend blueprints.
• Advanced decision making and troubleshooting ability.

Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills

• 3 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience in leading small teams.
• Experience in developing process competent machine operators.
• High level of Mathematics. (Trigonometry, Geometry and Algebra)
• Interpersonal skills with good communication working in team environment.

Physical Demands

• Standing for 8-10 hour shifts
• Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, squatting, kneeling and bending
• Safety glasses with side-shields required
• Safety shoes required
• Cut resistant gloves required, when necessary

As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.