Joel White, MBA
About Joel White, MBA
Joel White, MBA, serves as the Plant Manager at Kennametal in Asheboro, North Carolina, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in operational excellence and process improvement, holding a Six-Sigma Black Belt certification and an MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute.
Work at Kennametal
Joel White has served as Plant Manager at Kennametal since 2020. He is based in Asheboro, North Carolina, where he oversees plant operations. His role involves managing production processes and ensuring operational efficiency within the facility.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Joel White worked at several organizations. He was the Operational Excellence Manager at The Crosby Group from 2014 to 2015 in Longview, Texas. He also held the position of Plant Manager at Arconic from 2017 to 2020 in Martinsville, Virginia, and served as Engineering Manager at Precision Metal Products, Inc. from 2015 to 2017 in El Cajon, California.
Education and Expertise
Joel White earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin, completing his studies from 2001 to 2006. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Jack Welch Management Institute, studying from 2019 to 2022. He holds a Six-Sigma Black Belt certification, indicating his proficiency in process improvement and quality management.
Skills in Manufacturing Processes
Joel White is experienced in conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to improve product reliability and safety. He is proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, which aid in resource management and planning. Additionally, he utilizes Value Stream Mapping to identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes and has implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques to optimize production in the aerospace forging and machining industry.