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Kennedy Valve 1st Shift Foundry Supervisor

McWane, Inc.


Job Location:

Elmira, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary:
Kennedy Valve is currently seeking a professional self-motivated individual to fill the role of Foundry Mold Supervisor. This position reports to the Foundry Value Stream Manager and has daily team interactions within the Foundry Departments. Top level priority of the Foundry Supervisor is to lead their team by managing their own words and behaviors setting an example that engages employees and owns the Molding process that leads to safely producing quality castings and on time delivery to our customers. The Foundry Supervisor works closely with the Foundry Value Stream Manager to direct the day-to-day activities of the Molding department to up to 25 hourly employees. The Foundry supervisor will also be responsible for support in other departments to fill in when needed.


JOB DUTIES 
    Work with all Foundry Departments to ensure we meet or exceed our On-Time Delivery to all our customers.
    Ability to multi-task and make decisions quickly without disrupting the workplace flow.
    Work with Foundry Manager 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 a payroll system for assigned employees including submitting vacation and approving hours worked on a weekly basis.
    Assure us 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 day-to-day basis making changes as needed to meet our goal of being 100% on time all the time.
    Promote an environment of accountability respect and trust.
    Support maintenance in trouble shooting of equipment.
    Support the Foundry Quality Engineer and the Tooling Engineer Supervisor in identifying tooling needs/repairs.
    Identify areas needing support through daily interactions and walk through the production floor. 


Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
    Minimum 1 3 years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
    Proficient user knowledge of MS Office programs; especially Excel.
    Knowledge of Foundry operations is a plus.


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.
   Ability to embrace a culture based on the McWane Way required principles values and behaviors


Verbal and written communication skills as well as attention to detail and 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 a initiative-taker with the technical curiosity to learn new things and bring forth new ideas
    Does your flexibility and dedication to succeed support a positive can-do attitude
 


Additional Information :

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 on the manufacturing floor and in a managerial office.
    Potential for alternating rotation of 1st and 2nd shifts.

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 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 as needed.

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.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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