Emerging Leadership Program, Commercial Track – Commercial Leadership Development

Job Description

Emerge Program Associate – Commercial | WIDIA

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early-career leadership development program position at WIDIA, part of Kennametal, requiring relocation or travel. Kennametal is an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience, delivering productivity to customers through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions. This program is designed to build emerging leaders within Kennametal, equipping participants with essential skills and diverse experiences to accelerate career development and drive performance across business functions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Emerging Leadership Program Participant
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Relocation/Travel Required

• Team: Emerging Leadership Program (Commercial Track)
• Mission: Accelerate career development and build leadership, professional, and technical skills to drive performance and integration among business functions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotation: Rotate through Sales, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Marketing, Technology, and Manufacturing roles within the Commercial Track.
• Technical Learning: Learn metal cutting principles and how Kennametal products deliver technical solutions to customers.
• Business Growth: Understand how Kennametal generates revenue and identify new channels for business expansion.
• Onboarding: Participate in corporate onboarding activities, including leadership series, philanthropic activities, professional development training, and plant site visits.
• Skill Development: Work alongside professionals at various organizational levels and locations to develop a strong foundation and skillset.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Completing final academic year in STEM, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, Business, or other related field of study.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience mentioned as required for this early-career program.
• Skills: Strong organization, facilitation, leadership, project management, and communication skills; strong analytical approach to problem solving.
• Bonus: Candidates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 preferred.