Ky Beca
About Ky Beca
Ky Beca is a Plant Manager with extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering roles across various companies, including Kennametal and Zekelman Industries. Beca holds a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering from Youngstown State University.
Current Role as Plant Manager at Kennametal
Ky Beca has been serving as the Plant Manager at Kennametal since 2022. In this role, he oversees manufacturing operations in Cleveland, Ohio. His responsibilities include managing production processes, ensuring operational efficiency, and leading a team to meet organizational goals. Beca's experience in manufacturing management contributes to the effectiveness of the plant's operations.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Before his current position, Ky Beca worked at Kennametal as a Senior Manufacturing Manager from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he focused on enhancing manufacturing processes and improving production efficiency. His tenure at Kennametal has provided him with valuable insights into the company's operational strategies.
Career History at Zekelman Industries
Ky Beca has extensive experience with Zekelman Industries, where he held multiple roles. He served as a Continuous Improvement Manager from 2016 to 2017, focusing on process enhancements in Ohio. Prior to that, he was a Process Engineer and Mill Manager from 2011 to 2015 in Warren, OH, and later became Plant Manager from 2017 to 2019 in Niles, OH. Additionally, he worked as Plant Manager in Plymouth, MI, from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Engineering Background
Ky Beca studied at Youngstown State University, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Engineering Management/Industrial Engineering. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the same institution. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in manufacturing and process management.
Experience in Other Industries
In addition to his roles at Kennametal and Zekelman Industries, Ky Beca has worked in various capacities across different organizations. He was a Corporate Industrial Engineer at Fresh Mark Inc. from 2007 to 2010 and served as a Manufacturing Engineer at Rockwell Automation from 2010 to 2011. He also held the position of Plant Manager at Samuel, Son & Co. from 2020 to 2021 and at MedMen from 2019 to 2020.