Lead manufacturing operations at Kennametal in Belleville, Ontario, using production planning and performance management to advance safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The Manufacturing Manager oversees plant production and operational performance within Kennametal’s facility. This role requires manufacturing operations knowledge, process optimization, analytical decision-making, and cross-functional leadership. The manager translates organizational strategy into actionable plant plans while supporting equipment reliability, workforce planning, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead plant production activities against safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
- Develop production schedules and monitor performance against established standards
- Resolve staffing, tooling, safety, quality,



and production flow challenges
- Oversee facility and equipment maintenance for reliability
- Lead cross-functional initiatives with broad organizational impact

Requirements:

- Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and business objectives
- Three to five years of relevant leadership experience
- Experience in manufacturing or operational environments
- SAP experience and Microsoft Office proficiency required
- Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma preferred

Bring production management, operational improvement, SAP, and leadership expertise to Kennametal’s Belleville manufacturing facility.

📌 Manufacturing Operations Manager (Belleville)
🏢 WIDIA
📍 Belleville