Kennametal Assistant Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Are you ok to relocate?
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Q1. 1) Working and purpose of turbocharger? 2) Ic engine working? 3) difference between ci engine and si engine? 4) working of 4 stroke diesel engine? 5) what is heat treatment processes? 6) different engi...read more
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The questions cover topics related to turbochargers, IC engines, engine parts, manufacturing processes, management skills, and interpersonal communication.
• Turbocharger is a device that increases the efficiency and power output of an engine by forcing extra air into the combustion chamber.

• IC engine works on the principle of internal combustion where fuel is burned inside the engine to produce power.

• CI engine stands for ...read more
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Q1. Team management team handling
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Q1. Six Sigma msa spc fmea ppap
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Prepare for topics on current events, government regulations, corporate trends

Prepare for Management case study on complex problems, strategic issues

Q1. Tell me about yourself
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Q2. What is your Leadership style
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Q1. Projects I worked
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Q2. Stakeholder management
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Q1. Technical questions
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Q2. About yourself and basics of engineering
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Q1. How to mitigate risk
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Mitigating risk involves identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and implementing strategies to minimize or eliminate them.
• Identify potential risks by conducting risk assessments and analyzing past incidents

• Assess the impact of each risk on the project or team

• Develop risk mitigation strategies such as contingency plans, risk transfer, or risk avoidance

• Monitor and review risks regularly to ensure effectiven
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Q2. How to handle resistant stake holder
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Address resistance by understanding stakeholder concerns, building trust, and finding common ground.
• Listen actively to their concerns and try to understand their perspective.

• Communicate openly and transparently to build trust and credibility.

• Find common ground and work towards a mutually beneficial solution.

• Involve them in the decision-making process to increase buy-in and ownership.

• Seek feedback and address any issues...read more
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Q1. Introduce Yourself
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Experienced operations manager with a background in supply chain management and team leadership.
• Over 5 years of experience in operations management

• Strong background in supply chain management

• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams

• Skilled in process improvement and optimization

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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Q2. How you do budget planning?
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Budget planning involves forecasting expenses, setting financial goals, and allocating resources efficiently.
• Start by analyzing past financial data and identifying trends

• Forecast future expenses and revenue based on market conditions and company goals

• Set financial goals and allocate resources accordingly

• Monitor budget performance regularly and make adjustments as needed

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure align...read more
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Q3. What your current roles & responsibilities
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Currently overseeing daily operations, managing staff, optimizing processes, and ensuring efficiency.
• Managing a team of employees and delegating tasks

• Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures

• Monitoring and analyzing operational performance metrics

• Identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions

• Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards
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Q4. How you handle team?
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I handle my team by setting clear expectations, providing support and resources, fostering open communication, and recognizing achievements.
• Set clear expectations for team members

• Provide necessary support and resources for team to succeed

• Foster open communication and encourage feedback

• Recognize and reward team achievements

• Address any conflicts or issues promptly and fairly
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Q5. What challenges you overcome recently
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I recently overcame the challenge of streamlining our inventory management system to improve efficiency.
• Identified inefficiencies in current inventory management processes

• Implemented new software to track inventory in real-time

• Trained staff on how to use the new system effectively
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