Kennedy Valve -Finishing Scheduler/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

SUMMARY

Kennedy Valve is currently seeking a professional, self-motivated individual to fill the role of Finishing Scheduler/Supervisor.  This position reports to the Value Stream Manager. Top level priority of the Finishing Scheduler/Supervisor is to develop and communicate daily production schedules that meet all company goals. These goals include on-time delivery, units per day and maintaining acceptable stock levels. This can consist of directing the day to day activities of up to 30 hourly employees.

JOB DUTIES

• Using information provided by Microsoft AX MRP system; develop realistic and achievable schedules that will be executed by multiple areas within the department.
• Coordinate the execution of the schedule, making changes as needed to meet our goal of 100% on time all the time.
• Work closely with sales department, communicating anticipated delivery information and adapting plans for expedite requests.
• Work closely with foundry and purchasing departments to ensure all materials, required for execution of the schedule, are available when needed.
• Collect and record daily on-time delivery information and identify opportunities for improvement based on the data.
• Responsible for reviewing stock policies and adjusting as needed to maintain on-time delivery goals.
• Identify and dispose of cancelled, excess and obsolete material.
• Work with VSM and area supervisors to provide support to hourly employees.
• Perform monthly safety inspections as assigned with a focus on improvements.
• 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.
• Promote an environment of accountability and trust.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 – 3 years of experience in leadership role within a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management preferred, but not required.
• Proficient user knowledge of MS Office programs; especially Excel.

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 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 can effectively collaborate with team members across all levels of the organization.

• Are you able to lead and influence others?
• Are you a self-starter 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?

                                                                                                                                             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 in a managerial office and on the manufacturing floor.

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, state, or local law.

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 a drug-free workplace and reserves the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed. Kennedy Valve is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Kennedy Valve 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 (IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (IA - gender identity), (CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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.