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Kennametal Company Culture
Kennametal Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
Kennametal's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
B+Professional Development
B+Retention
B+Compensation
BHappiness
BKennametal CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Christopher Rossi
62 /100
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Diversity at Kennametal
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at Kennametal have rated Team, Executive Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Kennametal
N/A
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-10
Kennametal employees are -10% more likely to recommend Kennametal as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Kennametal
Working at Kennametal is rated average by 50 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kennametal employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Retention, and Compensation categories, putting Kennametal’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Johnstown, PA. See below in detail how working at Kennametal was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kennametal
C+
Overall Company Culture at Kennametal is rated C+
Last updated a month ago
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50%
Kennametal ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 11 Kennametal employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kennametal improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From Kennametal Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Ability to manage your self
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Very understanding helpful knowlegeable driven
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Freedom and empowerment to make decisions
Constructive Feedback From Kennametal Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Health insurcane is highr with not great coverage
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Low Quality tools and delayed devilery
Kennametal Company Information
Kennametal Company Overview
Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom.
Kennametal Mission, Vision & Values
Kennametal Mission & Values
Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom and standard wear-resistant solutions, enabled through our advanced materials sciences, application knowledge, and commitment to a sustainable environment.
| Headquarter | 1600 Technology Way Latrobe, PA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | kennametal.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1938 |
| Tel | (172) 453-9500 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | KMT |
Kennametal Competitors
Kennametal competitors include ESCO Corporation, Stanley Black & Decker, and Columbus McKinnon. Kennametal ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kennametal compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Kennametal Employees
50 employees at Kennametal have reviewed Kennametal across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 50 Kennametal employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kennametal are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Kennametal, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kennametal are generally satisfied with their team. 50 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Kennametal are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kennametal believe the environment at Kennametal is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kennametal is moderate. About 56% of the employees at Kennametal work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Kennametal are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Kennametal - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Johnstown, PA about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Johnstown, PA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 68% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Kennametal KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Kennametal's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Kennametal employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Kennametal CEO & Leadership
Kennametal CEO - Christopher Rossi
62 /100
Christopher’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Christopher in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Johnstown, PA. Christopher Rossi’s employees rank Kennametal in the Top 20% for Professional Development, in the Top 20% for Retention, and in the Top 25% for Compensation. When compared to Kennametal’s competitors, Christopher Rossi ranks below both Stanley Black & Decker CEO Don Allen and ESCO Corporation CEO Collins.
Kennametal Leadership
The Kennametal Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Christopher Rossi, VP & CFO Johannes Cornelius Maria van Gaalen, and VP & President of the Industrial Business Peter Dragich
Christopher Rossi CEO / President
Christopher Rossi serves as the CEO / President of Kennametal.
Johannes Cornelius Maria van Gaalen VP & CFO
Mr. Johanes Cornelius Maria van Gaalen, also known as Jan Kees, has been the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President... read more
Peter Dragich VP & President of the Industrial Business
Mr. Peter A. Dragich has been Vice President of Kennametal Inc since October 1, 2015 and has been President of the... read more
Ronald M. De Feo Executive Chairman
Mr. Ronald M. DeFeo, also known as Ron, has been Executive Chairman of Kennametal Inc, since August 1, 2017. Mr. DeFeo... read more
Robert J. Clemens Ph.D. VP & CTO
Mr. Robert J. Clemens, Ph.D., has been Chief Technical Officer and Vice President of Kennametal Inc. since March 2013.... read more
Michelle Ruth Keating VP, Secretary & General Counsel
Ms. Michelle Ruth Keating has been Vice President and Secretary of Kennametal Inc. since March 2016 and July 2016... read more
Thomas F. McKee Jr. VP & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Thomas F. McKee, Jr. has been Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Kennametal Inc. since August 4, 2016.... read more
Ronald L. Port VP & President of the Infrastructure Business Segment
Mr. Ronald L. Port, Also known as Ron, is Vice President and President of the Infrastructure Business Segment at... read more
Judith L. Bacchus VP, Chief of Human Resources & Corporate Relations Officer
Ms. Judith L. Bacchus has been the Chief Human Resources & Corporate Relations Officer of Kennametal Inc. since December... read more
Kennametal Salaries
How much does Kennametal pay?
How much do people at Kennametal get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kennametal is $128,791, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $128,740, or $61 per hour.
At Kennametal, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $234,273 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,521 annually. Average Kennametal salaries by department include: HR at $125,302, Operations at $101,295, IT at $107,609, and Marketing at $109,520. Half of Kennametal salaries are above $128,740.
23 employees at Kennametal rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 69 ratings) while 22 employees at Kennametal rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $180k | $180k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $234k | $234k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $274k | $274k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $292k | $292k | 100th Percentile |
$128,791*
Average Compensation
$128,740*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Kennametal Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Kennametal
Diverse employees at Kennametal score the company 74/100 across various culture categories, placing Kennametal in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kennametal across various culture dimensions.
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Kennametal Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Kennametal PTO
Kennametal's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Kennametal's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Kennametal applied for 15 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 80% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Kennametal unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
15
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 80% Granted (12 out of 15)
- 0% Denied ( out of 15)
- 20% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (3 out of 15)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 15)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Kennametal Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Kennametal on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Baltimore | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 33% | |
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kennametal
What is Kennametal address?
Kennametal location is at 1600 Technology Way
Who is the CEO of Kennametal?
Kennametal CEO is Christopher Rossi, their score by employees is 62
What is Kennametal eNPS?
The eNPS for Kennametal is -10
What is Kennametal revenue?
Kennametal revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Graphic Designer in Kennametal?
Graphic Designer average salary in the US is 79k
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