Emerging Leadership Program – Commercial Track

Job Description

Emerge Program Associate – Commercial | WIDIA

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early-career leadership development program at Kennametal, operating under the WIDIA brand, requiring relocation or travel during its two-year duration. Kennametal is an industrial technology leader, delivering productivity through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions to a global customer base. This role is crucial for building emerging leaders within the Commercial track, expanding perspectives, developing functional expertise, and accelerating career development within the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, requiring relocation/travel

• Team: Commercial Team, which combines a technical and business mindset.
• Mission: Deliver the most valuable products, solutions, and know-how to our customers every day.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotate: Navigate diverse functional opportunities including Sales, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Marketing, Technology, and Manufacturing.
• Learn: Actively acquire knowledge in metal cutting and understand how Kennametal products deliver technical solutions to customers.
• Understand: Comprehend how Kennametal generates revenue and contribute to uncovering new channels for business growth.
• Collaborate: Work side-by-side with other professionals at various locations and levels of the organization to develop a strong foundation and skillset.
• Drive: Participate in an ongoing learning journey to enhance technical, professional, and leadership acumen to drive performance and integration among business functions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, completing a final academic year in STEM, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, Business, or another related field of study.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience required, as this program is designed for early-career development and includes robust functional rotations. Willingness to relocate or travel during the program is required.
• Skills: Strong organization, facilitation, leadership, project management, and communication skills, alongside a strong analytical approach to problem solving.
• Bonus: Candidates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 are preferred.