Kennedy Valve-Assistant Maintenance Manager

Kennedy Valve•Elmira, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Manager oversees maintenance, repair, and facility management activities across a heavy manufacturing environment that includes foundry, machining, and finishing operations. The role supports equipment uptime, reliability, and safety through leadership of maintenance teams, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and efficient facility operations. It also coordinates maintenance planning, capital improvement projects, and compliance with environmental, safety, and quality standards. The position leads maintenance supervisors, technicians, and facilities team members across the plant and grounds, and works with production, engineering, quality, union leadership, contractors, and other stakeholders. It manages maintenance operations for foundry and precision machining equipment, facility infrastructure, operating budgets, records, inventory, and compliance activities. Work takes place on the manufacturing floor and in an office setting, with potential temporary shift changes when operationally necessary and minimal travel to other McWane facilities and suppliers.

Requirements

At least 7 years of maintenance or facility leadership in heavy manufacturing within a foundry or machine-shop environment.
At least 5 years of experience in a unionized setting.
Proven experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation systems, including PLC programming, HMI diagnostics, and Ethernet/IP networks.
Proven experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal controls and motor drives.
Proven experience programming and troubleshooting FANUC robots, particularly in pick-and-place, grinding, or machine-tending roles.
Demonstrated success leading large skilled-trade teams and improving uptime, safety, and cost control.
Flexibility to provide shift coverage during operating hours.
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk throughout the facility, and perform occasional hands-on maintenance.
Ability to perform standard office work and use a computer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent hands-on experience is also considered.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and mentor maintenance supervisors, technicians, and facilities team members across the plant and grounds.
Promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement; conduct performance reviews, set goals, and manage workforce planning.
Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, maintenance teams, and other stakeholders to align operations.
Build relationships with union leadership and consistently interpret collective bargaining agreements respectfully.
Supervise daily maintenance work and ensure timely responses to breakdowns and maintenance requests.
Manage preventive and corrective maintenance for foundry equipment, including induction furnaces, sand mulling and reclamation systems, molding machines, shot blasters, and dust collectors.
Oversee precision maintenance for machine-shop equipment, including calibration, spindle rebuilding, and axis alignment of CNC mills, lathes, and robotics.
Implement predictive maintenance, including vibration analysis and infrared thermography.
Use CMMS to plan and prioritize work, report performance, and maintain accurate work-order, maintenance, and cost records.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
Ensure maintenance work meets quality standards and manufacturers’ recommendations and complies with applicable codes.
Maintain uptime of critical Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and FANUC automation equipment and systems.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of failures involving controls, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
Manage building and grounds maintenance, including structural integrity, plumbing, lighting, utilities, HVAC, waste systems, and air systems.
Manage contractors and vendors for facility projects, utility maintenance, and specialized services.
Coordinate capital projects, such as CNC equipment installation and robotic-cell integration.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for emissions, waste disposal, and stormwater management.
Develop and manage maintenance and facilities operating budgets; monitor labor hours, overtime, materials, and capital costs.
Coordinate maintenance windows with foundry and machine-shop production managers to minimize impact on throughput.
Plan and justify capital improvements and equipment replacements.
Monitor inventory of high-wear foundry and precision-machine components.
Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC, and other applicable requirements.
Support facility inspections, permitting, and environmental controls, including air emissions and dust-collection systems.
Enforce Lockout/Tagout, confined-space-entry protocols, and PPE requirements for molten-metal and respirable crystalline silica hazards.
Ensure proper handling, documentation, and disposal of hazardous waste, including used hydraulic oils, slag, and chemical binders.