Katrina Bishop
About Katrina Bishop
Katrina Bishop is a Manufacturing and Materials Manager at Kennametal, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held various roles at Kennametal and Koch Filter Corporation over the past two decades.
Current Role at Kennametal
Katrina Bishop serves as the Manufacturing and Materials Manager at Kennametal, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she oversees manufacturing processes and material management, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in production operations. Her tenure at Kennametal has spanned over eight years, during which she has contributed to various aspects of the company's manufacturing strategies.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Katrina Bishop has held multiple positions at Kennametal prior to her current role. She worked as a Demand Planning Manager from 2011 to 2015, where she focused on forecasting and inventory management. Before that, she was a Supply Chain Planner from 2008 to 2011, contributing to the optimization of supply chain operations. Additionally, she served as a Customer Service Supervisor for one year in 2015 to 2016, managing customer interactions and service delivery.
Experience at Koch Filter Corporation
Before her time at Kennametal, Katrina Bishop worked at Koch Filter Corporation as a Master Production Scheduler from 1997 to 2004. In this role, she was responsible for scheduling production activities, ensuring that manufacturing processes aligned with demand requirements. Her experience at Koch Filter Corporation provided her with foundational skills in production planning and scheduling.
Education and Academic Background
Katrina Bishop earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Louisville. This educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in manufacturing and supply chain management. Her academic achievements have contributed to her professional development and expertise in the industry.