Kennedy Valve Company
Kennedy Valve- Maintenance & Facilities Director
Kennedy Valve Company, Elmira, New York, United States
Company Description
Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a grey 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.
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 My Self 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
Benefits
Highly Competitive Salary $142,373-$175,873
Paid 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
Employer‑paid life insurance with the option to supplement
Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options
Job Description The Maintenance & Facilities Director is responsible for leading all aspects of equipment maintenance, facilities management, and plant infrastructure for a 500,000+ sq. ft., unionized, heavy manufacturing facility. The operation includes a high‑volume foundry, CNC machining centers, industrial coating lines, and mechanical assembly, all supported by complex automation and control systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Direct, mentor, and manage 5 maintenance supervisors and a unionized hourly workforce of approximately 50 Team Members.
Foster strong relationships with union leadership; uphold consistent and respectful interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
Lead training and up‑skilling initiatives in areas such as PLC troubleshooting, robot programming, and electrical diagnostics.
Oversee the preventive and predictive maintenance of all foundry, machining, and facility systems.
Ensure uptime of critical assets including Allen‑Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PanelView HMIs), Siemens automation systems and drives (TIA Portal, S7 PLCs), and FANUC robotic arms used in CNC loading, casting handling, or coating applications.
Drive effective troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures involving control systems, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
Leverage CMMS to ensure effective work planning, prioritization, and performance reporting.
Maintain performance and compliance of building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, structural integrity, compressed air, and water treatment systems.
Manage outside contractors and vendors for facility projects, utilities maintenance, and specialized services.
Coordinate capital projects such as furnace rebuilds, CNC equipment installation, or robotic cell integration.
Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital planning, and spare parts inventory strategies.
Ensure major maintenance and facility improvement projects are delivered on‑time and within budget.
Promote a safety‑first culture and enforce safe work practices in all maintenance and facility‑related activities.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC, and other regulatory requirements.
Support facility inspections, permitting, and environmental controls (e.g., air emissions, dust collection systems).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent hands‑on experience considered.
10+ years of maintenance/facility leadership in heavy manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a unionized setting.
Proven experience with Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell Automation systems (PLC programming, HMI diagnostics, Ethernet/IP networks).
Proven experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal controls and motor drives.
Additional Information 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status, gender identity, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Construction
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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 My Self 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
Benefits
Highly Competitive Salary $142,373-$175,873
Paid 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
Employer‑paid life insurance with the option to supplement
Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options
Job Description The Maintenance & Facilities Director is responsible for leading all aspects of equipment maintenance, facilities management, and plant infrastructure for a 500,000+ sq. ft., unionized, heavy manufacturing facility. The operation includes a high‑volume foundry, CNC machining centers, industrial coating lines, and mechanical assembly, all supported by complex automation and control systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Direct, mentor, and manage 5 maintenance supervisors and a unionized hourly workforce of approximately 50 Team Members.
Foster strong relationships with union leadership; uphold consistent and respectful interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
Lead training and up‑skilling initiatives in areas such as PLC troubleshooting, robot programming, and electrical diagnostics.
Oversee the preventive and predictive maintenance of all foundry, machining, and facility systems.
Ensure uptime of critical assets including Allen‑Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PanelView HMIs), Siemens automation systems and drives (TIA Portal, S7 PLCs), and FANUC robotic arms used in CNC loading, casting handling, or coating applications.
Drive effective troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures involving control systems, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
Leverage CMMS to ensure effective work planning, prioritization, and performance reporting.
Maintain performance and compliance of building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, structural integrity, compressed air, and water treatment systems.
Manage outside contractors and vendors for facility projects, utilities maintenance, and specialized services.
Coordinate capital projects such as furnace rebuilds, CNC equipment installation, or robotic cell integration.
Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital planning, and spare parts inventory strategies.
Ensure major maintenance and facility improvement projects are delivered on‑time and within budget.
Promote a safety‑first culture and enforce safe work practices in all maintenance and facility‑related activities.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC, and other regulatory requirements.
Support facility inspections, permitting, and environmental controls (e.g., air emissions, dust collection systems).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent hands‑on experience considered.
10+ years of maintenance/facility leadership in heavy manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a unionized setting.
Proven experience with Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell Automation systems (PLC programming, HMI diagnostics, Ethernet/IP networks).
Proven experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal controls and motor drives.
Additional Information 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status, gender identity, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Construction
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