Maintenance Utility Supervisor

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 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 Description

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.

Qualifications

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, a