Maintenance Utility Supervisor

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 Fist - 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 and robust benefits packages, as well as stability and a sense of team!

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Two weeks' vacation, prorated for the first year of employment
• 12 Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement: 401(k) & Roth IRA - 100% match on first 2% of employee contribution, 50% match on next 2%
• Educational Reimbursement after one year of service
• Employer-paid life insurance with the option to supplement
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options

Salary Range:$73,238-$90,471

SUMMARY:

Kennedy Valve is currently seeking a professional, initiative-taking individual to fill the role of Maintenance Utility Supervisor. This position reports to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager. This position will become the "gate keeper" for Maintenance Pro and the coordination of work orders to the Shop floor. Flexibility to navigate back and forth between 1st and 2nd shift for Maintenance Supervisor coverage as needed for vacations and special projects.

JOB DUTIES
* Manage day-to-day operations of Maintenance Pro
o Schedule work orders with Shift Supervisors to meet the needs of the production team.
o Entry of proactive and reactive Maintenance response forms into the Maintenance Pro system
* Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to complete day-to-day tasks as required.
* Assist with developing strategic Preventative Maintenance plans to minimize down time and scrap.
* Assist with coordinating Facility and contractor related projects.
* Respond to production breakdowns and repairs as needed.
* Assist with machine move planning and coordination.
* Support daily Manufacturing Start-Up as needed.
* Assist in training and development of hourly Team Members.
* Work closely with MRO buyers to complete Parts Order requisitions and ensure parts and material are received in a timely manner. (Non-Applied managed parts)
* Support accuracy of Maintenance Stores Inventory.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
* Must have at least 3-5 years professional experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics.
* 1 - 3 years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
* Experience with CMMS system management preferred but will train the right candidate.
* Must have a valid Driver's License in which meets Company Vehicle Driving Policy.
* Must be able to acquire and maintain a Forklift operator license.
* Must be able to stand, walk and sit for periods of 8 hours at a time.
* Other duties as required...

REQUIRED TRAITS
* Well organized.
* Attention to detail through ambitious goal setting and productive time management.
* Firm foundation of trust through excellent verbal and written communication.
* A multitasker capable of focusing attention on and modifying numerous circumstances.
* Projects a consistent, reliable presence that inspires calm and confidence in our team members.

Verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to manage uncertainty, are pivotal to success in this role. Kennedy Valve places significant value on positive, active team members that are customer centric, open, and approachable, and can effectively collaborate with team members across all levels of the organization.
* Are you able to lead and influence others?
* Are you an initiative-taker with the technical curiosity to learn new things and bring forth innovative ideas?
* Does your flexibility and dedication to succeed support a positive can-do attitude?

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Standing for extended periods of time, walking throughout the facility, ability to lift 50lbs as required.

Work Environment
* Exposed to elements, such as cold, heat, noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc.
* Work time is spent in a managerial office and on the manufacturing floor.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.