McWane India Private Limited
Kennedy Valve- Maintenance & Facilities Director
McWane India Private Limited, Elmira, New York, United States
Company Description
Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company with over 125 years of service in Elmira, New York. Our culture emphasizes safety, environment, leadership, accountability, excellence, trust, teamwork, and communication, which guide our success in providing water solutions and fire protection products. 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 Yourself 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 Summary
The Maintenance & Facilities Director leads all aspects of equipment maintenance, facilities management, and plant infrastructure for a 500,000+ sq. ft., unionized, heavy manufacturing facility featuring a high-volume foundry, CNC machining centers, industrial coating lines, and mechanical assembly supported by complex automation and control systems. This role commands a team of 5 maintenance supervisors and roughly 50 hourly skilled trades Team Members, overseeing asset reliability, preventive maintenance, capital improvement, and building system performance. Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Labor Relations
Direct and mentor 5 maintenance supervisors and a unionized hourly workforce of ~50 Team Members. Foster strong relations with union leadership, ensuring respectful interpretation of collective bargaining agreements. Lead training and upskilling initiatives in PLC troubleshooting, robot programming, and electrical diagnostics. Maintenance & Automation Management
Oversee 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 for work planning, prioritization, and performance reporting. Facility & Infrastructure Oversight
Maintain performance and compliance of building systems: HVAC, electrical distribution, structural integrity, compressed air, and water treatment. 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. Capital Planning & Cost Control
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. Safety & Environmental Compliance
Promote a safety‑first culture and enforce safe work practices in all maintenance and facility 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). 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); Siemens S7/TIA Portal controls and motor drives. Additional Information
The above description outlines the general nature and scope of tasks. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as directed by their supervisor in compliance with applicable laws and company policy. EEO 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. Kennedy Valve is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices.
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Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company with over 125 years of service in Elmira, New York. Our culture emphasizes safety, environment, leadership, accountability, excellence, trust, teamwork, and communication, which guide our success in providing water solutions and fire protection products. 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 Yourself 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 Summary
The Maintenance & Facilities Director leads all aspects of equipment maintenance, facilities management, and plant infrastructure for a 500,000+ sq. ft., unionized, heavy manufacturing facility featuring a high-volume foundry, CNC machining centers, industrial coating lines, and mechanical assembly supported by complex automation and control systems. This role commands a team of 5 maintenance supervisors and roughly 50 hourly skilled trades Team Members, overseeing asset reliability, preventive maintenance, capital improvement, and building system performance. Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Labor Relations
Direct and mentor 5 maintenance supervisors and a unionized hourly workforce of ~50 Team Members. Foster strong relations with union leadership, ensuring respectful interpretation of collective bargaining agreements. Lead training and upskilling initiatives in PLC troubleshooting, robot programming, and electrical diagnostics. Maintenance & Automation Management
Oversee 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 for work planning, prioritization, and performance reporting. Facility & Infrastructure Oversight
Maintain performance and compliance of building systems: HVAC, electrical distribution, structural integrity, compressed air, and water treatment. 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. Capital Planning & Cost Control
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. Safety & Environmental Compliance
Promote a safety‑first culture and enforce safe work practices in all maintenance and facility 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). 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); Siemens S7/TIA Portal controls and motor drives. Additional Information
The above description outlines the general nature and scope of tasks. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as directed by their supervisor in compliance with applicable laws and company policy. EEO 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. Kennedy Valve is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices.
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