Kennedy Valve- 3rd Shift Finishing 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 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 Dont 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
• Employerpaid life insurance with the option to supplement
• Comprehensive Medical Vision and Dental plan options

SUMMARY

Kennedy Valve is currently seeking a professional selfmotivated individual to fill the role of 2nd shift Finishing Supervisor.  This position reports to the Value Stream Manager.  Top level priority of the Finishing Supervisor is to lead their team by managing their own words and behaviors setting an example that engages employees.  The Finishing Supervisor works closely with the VSM to direct the daytoday activities of up to 20 hourly employees.

Salary Range:$73238$107703

• Work with VSM and area supervisors to provide support to hourly employees assuring that the right tools and training are present to do the job safely.
• Collect and record daily production information and identify opportunities for improvement based on the data.
• Maintain payroll system for assigned employees including submitting vacation and approving hours worked on a weekly basis.
• Assure all Safety and Environmental training is up to date while promoting a people first environment where the expectation is to keep each other safe.
• Perform monthly safety inspections as assigned with a focus on improvements.
• Direct workforce on a daytoday basis making changes as needed to meet our goal of 100 on time all the time.
• Promote an environment of accountability and trust
• Responsible for reviewing inventory including weekly Kanban counts.
• Review s daily record findings and offer opportunities for continuous improvement
• Identify areas needing support through daily interactions and walk throughs on production floor

Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 3 years of experience in leadership role within a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Proficient user knowledge of MS Office programs; especially Excel.

REQUIRED TRAITS

• Attention to detail through ambitious 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.

Verbal and written communication skills as well as attention to detail and the ability to handle 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 have the ability to effectively collaborate with team members across all levels of the organization.

• Are you able to lead and influence others
• Are you a selfstarter with the technical curiosity to learn new things and bring forth new ideas
• Does your flexibility and dedication to succeed support a positive cando attitude

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing for long 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 on the manufacturing floor and in a managerial office.
• 3rd shift position

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

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 exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform other jobrelated 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. It is the Companys policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race color sex national origin religion age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drugfree workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Additional Information :

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime