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 (Prince Edward Island)
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📍 Prince Edward Island