About Kennametal

We are a leading global supplier of innovative solutions for demanding industries. Our company is built on a strong foundation of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Foreman to join our team in Essen. As an Industrial Foreman, you will be responsible for leading a team of production employees and overseeing the implementation of improvement points, leading small projects, and conducting root cause analyses.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement specified improvement points to optimize production processes
• Lead small projects to drive business growth and improve efficiency
• Conduct root cause analyses to identify and resolve production issues
• Perform downtime and standstill analyses to minimize production losses
• Create maintenance plans for new equipment and modifications, as well as adjust existing maintenance plans in terms of content and intervals
• Participate in quality assurance processes to ensure high-quality products
• Plan, prepare, execute, document, and verify the effectiveness of training measures
• Identify training needs and maintain the qualification matrix
• Instruct employees in the production area and ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Prepare reports for the supervisory position

Requirements

• Completed training as an industrial foreman with prior vocational training in a metal profession
• First professional experience in leading production employees or a similar role
• Experience in metal manufacturing mass production and in planning machine occupancy and maintenance
• Basic MS Office and English skills required, SAP knowledge advantageous
• Strong presence and good communication skills are a big plus
• Above-average self-motivated, action-oriented, and results-driven
• Team-oriented and assertive
• Methodological competence

What We Offer

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we offer a young team, flexible working hours, an attractive compensation package, 30 days of vacation, as well as Christmas and vacation bonuses. Our company values long-term planning and employee retention, with an average employee tenure of over 25 years.

We look forward to receiving your application and discussing how you can contribute to our team's success.