Nate Sylvester
About Nate Sylvester
Nate Sylvester serves as the Director of Manufacturing Portfolio Management for the Infrastructure Segment at Kennametal, where he leads strategic sourcing initiatives and modernization efforts. He has over a decade of experience in various roles at Kennametal, including positions in supply chain management and operational excellence.
Current Role at Kennametal
Nate Sylvester serves as the Director of Manufacturing Portfolio Management for the Infrastructure Segment at Kennametal. He has held this position since 2021, focusing on driving systemic and structural improvements across value streams. In this role, he leads strategic sourcing initiatives for the Infrastructure Business Segment and is responsible for simplification and modernization efforts within the segment.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Nate Sylvester has extensive experience at Kennametal, having worked in various roles since 2005. He served as Director of Sourcing for the Americas from 2016 to 2021, and prior to that, he held positions such as Enterprise Supply Chain Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Systems Manager, and Production Manager. His tenure at Kennametal spans over a decade, during which he contributed to operational excellence and manufacturing management.
Educational Background
Nate Sylvester earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from East Tennessee State University, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a focus on Operational Excellence from Saint Vincent College, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in manufacturing and supply chain management.
Early Career Development
Nate Sylvester began his career at Kennametal as a Student Co-Op at the Kennametal Center for Operational Excellence from 2005 to 2007. He then participated in the Manufacturing Management Associate Program (MMAP) from 2007 to 2009, which provided him with foundational experience in manufacturing management. His early roles laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions within the company.