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About the Role

Kennedy Valve is seeking a professional, self-motivated Foundry Mold Supervisor to lead their team by managing their own words and behaviors, setting an example that engages employees, and owning the Molding process to safely produce quality castings and ensure on-time delivery. This role directs the day-to-day activities of the Molding department for up to 25 hourly employees and provides support in other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

Work with all Foundry Departments to ensure on-time delivery to customers.
Multi-task and make decisions quickly without disrupting workplace flow.
Provide support to hourly employees, assuring the right tools and training are present to do the job safely.
Collect and record daily production information and identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintain a payroll system for assigned employees, including submitting vacation and approving hours worked.
Ensure Safety and Environmental training is up to date while promoting a people-first environment.
Perform monthly safety inspections with a focus on improvements.
Direct workforce on a day-to-day basis, making changes as needed to meet goals.
Promote an environment of accountability, respect, and trust.
Support maintenance in troubleshooting equipment.
Support the Foundry Quality Engineer and the Tooling Engineer Supervisor in identifying tooling needs/repairs.
Identify areas needing support through daily interactions and production floor walk-throughs.

Requirements

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.
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.
Ability to embrace a culture based on the McWane Way required principles, values, and behaviors.
Ability to lead and influence others.
Initiative-taker with technical curiosity to learn new things and bring forth new ideas.
Flexibility and dedication to succeed supporting a positive can-do attitude.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Walking throughout the facility.
Ability to lift 50lbs as required.

Skills

MS Office
Excel
Foundry operations
Verbal communication
Written communication
Attention to detail
Managing uncertainty
Customer centricity
Collaboration

Location

Elmira, New York

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

1-3 years leadership experience preferred

Salary/Compensations

$73,238-$90,471

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Prorated vacation for the first year of employment
Twelve paid Holidays
Retirement 401k with 50% company match on 4% employee contribution
Educational Reimbursement after one year
Competitive Medical Benefits/Cost

About the Company

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, Environment, Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Communication.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.