Manager Manufacturing

Belleville, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 26, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 17, 2026

Original job description

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.

Role: Manager -Manufacturing

Job Summary And Mission

Plans and manages the overall production activities of the plant. Responsible for production schedules and performance standards for measuring progress. Monitors daily operations to identify and resolve problem areas relating to staffing, scheduling, tooling, safety, quality and production arrangement. May direct maintenance of facility and equipment.

Key Job Responsibilities

Directs projects, processes, functional and business objectives with a broad scope and impact
Provide strategic input to facilitate achievement of business results
Manage a functional or operational area that directly supports the execution of tactical objectives
Assess external developments and develop risk mitigation strategies in the area of responsibility

Key Position Accountabilities

Lead the Safety Leadership Committee and develop the site Safety Flight Plan and monitor progress and clear any organizational barriers that may prevent achieving goal of 100% Safe. Establish and enforce safety environment with clear roles and responsibilities and regularly monitor performance using Safety Reviews.
Responsible for plant financial performance.
Responsible to assure customer satisfaction needs are meet - lead time, on-time delivery, quality of product.
Responsible to assure proper manpower levels are in place to support demand.
Responsible for reducing costs through lean and 6 Sigma programs.

Knowledge & Skills

In-depth knowledge of functional/major business segment, with broad understanding of overall business objectives. Significant skills in translating strategy into tactical plans. Strong leadership and management skills.
Overall understanding of business objectives and influence of department on achievement of those objectives.

Financial/Business Accountability

Typically, accountable for the performance of: - Products and/or discipline within a small business unit or staff function.
Primary accountability for the performance of: Function within a business unit and/or own work.

Strategy

Develops the tactical plan for the area of accountability as a reference point to execute strategy.
Identifies emerging issues relevant to area of accountability and adjusts execution plan to address issues.
Primary responsibility for carrying out all, or portions of, the execution plan relating to specific area of accountability.
Translates and communicates overall Company strategy and connection to strategy in area of accountability.

Leveraging Resources

Determines how resources are allocated within area of accountability.
Typically, accountable for development and adherence to a departmental budget.
On a day-to-day basis, leverages resources within area of accountability to execute plan.

Influence

Influences employees within function to enable decision making.
Interacts with other departments to coordinate activities.

Decision Making

Decisions are guided by set policies and procedures, business plan, resource availability and functional objectives.
Makes decisions using detailed analysis, integration and constructive thinking.

Typical Education Or Equivalent Work Experience

Bachelor of Engineering
10+ years management with functional expertise.

Comments

Experience In CNC Machine programming, carbide machining. Exposure to Reineker/ ANCA/ ROLAMATIC Machines. Solid Carbide Drill manufacturing.

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.

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Responsibilities

Manage plant production activities, schedules, staffing, safety, quality, tooling, and operational performance. Lead site safety initiatives, oversee financial results and customer satisfaction, and reduce costs through Lean and Six Sigma programs.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Engineering and at least 10 years of management experience with functional expertise. Relevant experience includes CNC machine programming, carbide machining, solid carbide drill manufacturing, and exposure to Reineker, ANCA, or ROLAMATIC machines.

Skills

Manufacturing Management
Production Planning
Safety Leadership
Financial Performance Management
Customer Satisfaction
Workforce Planning
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Strategic Planning
Risk Mitigation
Leadership
CNC Machine Programming
Carbide Machining
Solid Carbide Drill Manufacturing
Reineker Machines
ANCA Machines

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Keywords

Manufacturing
Production Management
Production Scheduling
Plant Operations
Safety Leadership Committee
Safety Flight Plan
Safety Reviews
Staffing
Tooling
Quality
On-Time Delivery
Customer Satisfaction
Financial Performance
Departmental Budget
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Risk Mitigation
CNC Machine Programming
Carbide Machining
Solid Carbide Drill Manufacturing
Reineker Machines
ANCA Machines
ROLAMATIC Machines

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