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. Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.