Manufacturing Executive

Manufacturing Executive

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.

 

 

 

Title: Executive Manufacturing (Analyst Manufacturing)

 

Location: Bangalore 

 

Education & Relevant Experience (in brief): 

 

•Bachelor’s Degree Engineering (Mechanical OR Industrial Production). 
•Desirable to have 7 -10 years of shop floor experience 
•Sound knowledge of SAP is essential. 
•Individuals should have excellent communication skills,
•Be a team member, 
•Have an analytical mind and high-level technology orientation.
•Strong understanding of production planning processes, inventory management, and scheduling.
•Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with SAP or production management software is a plus.
•Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with different teams.

Desired skills and experience: 

•Passion to work in a challenging work environment, positive attitude & Self-motivated. 
•Excellent communication and listening skills. 
•should be flexible enough to work at Kennametal mfg. locations outside Bangalore. 
•Hands-on and can-do attitude - high energy, positive, deadline-driven, dependable with an ability to deliver results with aggressive deadlines. 
•Should be organized and have strong interpersonal, analytical & perseverance skills. 
•Knowledge of Kannada Language and aptitude to pursue career in manufacturing desired.
•On a day-to-day basis, leverage resources within area of accountability to execute the plan.
•Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
•Submit reports on performance and progress related to man and machine.
•Example: OEE, Scrap, Employee skill management, shipment
•Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
•Achieve KPI’S related to Safety, quality, Delivery, cost, and People.
•Must have a good understanding related to GD&T.

Key Responsibilities: 

 

•Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring timely and efficient manufacturing meetings all KPI's
•Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the global plants to maintain adequate stock for production.
•Work closely with sales & supply chain to ensure alignment on production priorities.
•Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
•Address any delays or disruptions in the production process and implement corrective actions.
•Maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory usage, and necessary documentation required to produce as per finance guidelines.
•Ensure compliance with vendor agreements and policies duly signed by all necessary Approvers 
•Assist in capacity planning and resource allocation to meet production demands.
•Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on production status and address any issues.
•Strong Analytical skills to provide detailed analysis on Weekly/Monthly estimations.
•Support continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizens and contribute to the optimization of manufacturing processes.

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.

Experience Level

Executive Level