What are the responsibilities and job description for the KV-Foundry Maintenance Supervisor position at Kennedy Valve Company?
Company Description
Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company. We have been an active community partner in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.
People providing peace of mind water solutions.
To save lives, resources, and property by supplying the best waterworks and fire protection products in the world.
Our culture is important to us and forms the foundation for everything we do. Successful Team Members will embrace and perform in accordance with our following core values:
Safety: People First – Step Up
Environment: Protect Our Communities – Keep It Clean
Leadership: I am Always On Stage – First Manage My Own Words & Behaviors
Accountability: Lead Myself Well – Own It, Correct It, Learn From It, Move On
Excellence: Always Working To Be Better – Value & Add Value
Trust: The Speed Of Trust – Build, Don’t Break
Teamwork: Help Each Other Be Great – Win Together
Communication: Clear, Candid, & Constructive – Right Words, Right Time, Right Way
WHY KENNEDY VALVE?
Kennedy Valve offers great wages, stability, and benefits packages:
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, assist with maintenance planning, training, safety, special projects, and scheduling work. This position requires supervising and coordinating work of employees within the maintenance department that repair, maintain the building/facility, and production machinery/equipment in the facility.
Job Duties
Experience and educational qualifications
Five to Seven years supervisory experience or five years maintenance experience in a Foundry preferred.
Certification or technical degree in related area preferred.
Required traits
Physical requirements
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company. We have been an active community partner in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.
People providing peace of mind water solutions.
To save lives, resources, and property by supplying the best waterworks and fire protection products in the world.
Our culture is important to us and forms the foundation for everything we do. Successful Team Members will embrace and perform in accordance with our following core values:
Safety: People First – Step Up
Environment: Protect Our Communities – Keep It Clean
Leadership: I am Always On Stage – First Manage My Own Words & Behaviors
Accountability: Lead Myself Well – Own It, Correct It, Learn From It, Move On
Excellence: Always Working To Be Better – Value & Add Value
Trust: The Speed Of Trust – Build, Don’t Break
Teamwork: Help Each Other Be Great – Win Together
Communication: Clear, Candid, & Constructive – Right Words, Right Time, Right Way
WHY KENNEDY VALVE?
Kennedy Valve offers great wages, stability, and benefits packages:
- Competitive Salary $73,238-$90,470
- Two weeks’ Vacation prorated for the first year of employment.
- Eleven paid Holidays
- Retirement 401k- 50% company match on 4% employee contribution.
- Educational Reimbursement after one year
- Competitive Medical Benefits/Cost
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, assist with maintenance planning, training, safety, special projects, and scheduling work. This position requires supervising and coordinating work of employees within the maintenance department that repair, maintain the building/facility, and production machinery/equipment in the facility.
Job Duties
- Work directly with Foundry Manager, and Maintenance Manager.
- Make appropriate recommendations for corrective actions based on hazards, procedural discrepancies, deterioration of equipment, schedule maintenance activities, update PM’s for efficiency and improvements.
- Consult with Production Operations to resolve production needs and maintenance support.
- Plan daily and weekly activities of maintenance department.
- Coordinate emergency repairs and monitor maintenance parts, and materials as needed for emergency repairs.
- Develop long range preventative, routine maintenance, and training plans for employees.
- Perform the following audit types: Parts Audits, PM Audits
- Job Planning to include cost summaries, parts requisitions, equipment modification and outside contractor support as needed.
- Supervise and implement safety and housekeeping practices including hazardous waste disposal.
- Directly involved in new hire process for department, coaching employees, and multifaceted field.
Experience and educational qualifications
Five to Seven years supervisory experience or five years maintenance experience in a Foundry preferred.
Certification or technical degree in related area preferred.
Required traits
- Attention to detail through high-reaching goal setting and productive project management.
- Firm foundation of trust through excellent verbal and written communication
- Projects a consistent, reliable presence that inspires calm and confidence in our team members.
- Sound technical, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Physical requirements
- Standing for long periods of time, walking throughout the facility, ability to lift 50lbs as required.
- Exposed to elements, such as cold, heat, noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc.
- Work time is spent on the manufacturing floor and in a managerial office.
- Potential for alternating rotation of 1st and 2nd shifts.
- Minimal travel requirements to other McWane facilities and suppliers.
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Salary : $73,238 - $90,470
