Emerging Leadership Program – Early Career Leadership Development

Job Description

Emerge Program Associate – Commercial | WIDIA

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early-career leadership development role within Kennametal’s EMERGE program, requiring relocation and travel. Kennametal, an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience, delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions. This program is designed to build emerging leaders by providing diverse experiences to expand perspectives, develop functional expertise, and accelerate career growth within the company’s commercial operations. The role is crucial for developing professionals who can combine technical and business mindsets to deliver valuable products, solutions, and know-how to customers daily.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Relocation/Travel Required

• Team: Commercial Team
• Mission: Understand Kennametal’s revenue generation and uncover new channels for business growth by delivering valuable products and solutions to customers.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotation Management: Rotate through various functional opportunities including Sales, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Marketing, Technology, and Manufacturing within the Commercial Track.
• Product Application: Actively learn metal cutting techniques and understand how Kennametal’s products provide technical solutions to customers.
• Business Development: Understand how Kennametal generates revenue and contribute to uncovering new channels for business growth.
• Skill Enhancement: Participate in an ongoing learning journey to enhance technical, professional, and leadership acumen.
• Professional Collaboration: Work alongside other professionals at various organizational levels and locations to build a strong foundation and skillset.

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