Assistant Maintenance Manager - Heavy Manufacturing

About the role

Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and machining and assembly company based in Elmira, New York. The Assistant Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance, repair and facility management activities in a heavy manufacturing environment covering foundry, machining and finishing operations. The role ensures equipment uptime, reliability and safety through leadership of maintenance teams, preventive maintenance programs and efficient facility operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, train and mentor maintenance supervisors, technicians and facility staff; conduct performance reviews and manage workforce planning
• Build strong relationships with union leadership and uphold collective bargaining agreements
• Supervise daily maintenance, including foundry equipment (induction furnaces, sand mulling, molding machines, shot blasters, dust collectors) and machine shop precision maintenance (CNC mills, lathes, robotics)
• Implement vibration analysis and infrared thermography, and use the CMMS for work planning and reporting
• Manage facility and grounds maintenance, outside contractors, capital projects and environmental compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC)
• Develop and manage the maintenance and facilities budget, forecast expenses and plan maintenance windows with production managers
• Monitor inventory of high-wear components and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Promote safety, lockout/tagout, confined space entry and PPE compliance, and support inspections and permitting

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering, or related technical field, preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered
• At least 7 years of maintenance/facility leadership in heavy manufacturing (foundry/machine shop), with at least 5 years in a unionized setting
• Proven experience leading large, skilled trade teams and improving uptime, safety and cost control
• Flexibility to cover shifts during hours of operation; standing and walking on the floor, occasional hands-on work

Required skills

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLCs, HMI diagnostics and Ethernet/IP networks
• Siemens S7 / TIA Portal controls and motor drives
• FANUC robot programming and troubleshooting
• CMMS usage

What we offer

• Salary of $107,067-$132,260
• Prorated vacation in the first year, twelve paid holidays and paid sick leave
• 401(k) with company match and employer-paid life insurance
• Educational reimbursement after one year and medical benefits