Production Supervisor

Kennedy Valve-Finishing Front Line SupervisorKennedy 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 First – Step UpEnvironment: Protect Our Communities – Keep It CleanLeadership: I am Always On Stage – First Manage My Own Words & BehaviorsAccountability: Lead Myself Well – Own It, Correct It, Learn From It, Move OnExcellence: Always Working To Be Better – Value & Add ValueTrust: The Speed Of Trust – Build, Don't BreakTeamwork: Help Each Other Be Great – Win TogetherCommunication: Clear, Candid, & Constructive – Right Words, Right Time, Right WayWHY KENNEDY VALVE?Kennedy Valve offers great wages and robust benefits packages, as well as stability and a sense of team!Highly Competitive Salary- $73,238-$90,471Paid Vacation12 Paid Holidays and Paid Sick LeaveRetirement: 401(k) & Roth IRA with company match optionsEducational Reimbursement after one year of serviceEmployer-paid life insurance with the option to supplementComprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan optionsJob DescriptionThe Finishing Supervisor is a frontline manufacturing leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and disciplined execution of production operations within a union manufacturing environment. This position provides direct leadership, accountability, and operational oversight for assigned production areas while ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, labor expectations, and safety requirements. The Supervisor is expected to maintain a strong daily presence on the production floor and serve as the primary owner of execution within their assigned area. This role is responsible for driving schedule attainment, labor efficiency, escalation discipline, operational stability, and workforce accountability through active floor leadership, structured communication, and visible performance management. The Finishing Supervisor leads and holds accountable assigned Team Members while establishing a culture of safety ownership, operational discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This role is expected to provide clear direction, maintain consistent follow-up, reinforce standards, and address performance concerns in a timely and professional manner.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate staffing assignments and labor balancing to support production requirements and operational efficiencyEnsure production boards, operational metrics, and shift performance information remain accurate and visibly maintained throughout the shiftMaintain strong floor communication with Scheduling, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support uninterrupted operational flowDrive accountability to standard work, operating procedures, production discipline, and escalation expectationsProduction Execution & Operational LeadershipLead daily production execution for assigned finishing operations and ensure adherence to production schedules, priorities, and delivery requirementsMaintain active and visible leadership presence on the production floor throughout the shiftDrive schedule attainment, labor utilization, throughput, and operational stability within assigned areasMonitor production flow and proactively identify, escalate, and resolve operational constraints impacting safety, quality, delivery, or productivityLead daily startup meetings and structured floor communication processes to align Team Members to daily priorities, safety expectations, and operational goalsEnsure timely escalation of equipment, staffing, quality, material, or process issues that threaten schedule executionDevelop and execute recovery plans when production falls behind scheduleSafety & Quality LeadershipEnforce all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirementsLead daily safety huddles, safety conversations, and area safety auditsMaintain a clean, organized, and safe production environmentEnsure all quality standards, inspection requirements, and process controls are consistently followedPartner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to contain, investigate, and resolve defects, scrap, rework, or process-related quality concernsReview and address scrap, downtime, and operational losses daily to identify trends and corrective actionsHold Team Members accountable to safety expectations, quality standards, and compliance requirementsTeam Leadership & AccountabilityDirectly lead and manage unionized hourly Team Members within assigned operationsEstablish clear daily expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and operational performanceProvide consistent floor leadership, communication, coaching, and follow-up to Team Members throughout the shiftHold Team Members accountable to work standards, safety expectations, operational discipline, and production performance requirementsAdminister attendance tracking, corrective action, documentation, and disciplinary procedures in accordance with company policy and labor agreementsSupport workforce flexibility through cross-training and skill development initiativesPromote a culture of accountability, urgency, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational disciplineRecognize performance gaps and take timely action to correct behaviors, reinforce expectations, and improve team executionContinuous Improvement & Operational DisciplineSupport and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, and waste reductionIdentify recurring operational issues and partner with leadership and support functions to implement corrective actionsUtilize operational metrics and visual management systems to monitor performance and drive accountabilityParticipate in audits, inspections, and operational reviews as requiredMaintain accurate production, downtime, staffing, and operational recordsKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance in this role will be evaluated based on leadership effectiveness and operational execution across the following primary categories:Safety & ComplianceSafety performance and incident preventionAdherence to safety procedures and regulatory requirementsHousekeeping, audit readiness, and operational disciplineOperational ExecutionSchedule attainment and delivery performanceLabor efficiency and staffing effectivenessDowntime reduction and escalation responsivenessOperational stability and adherence to production prioritiesQuality & Continuous ImprovementScrap, rework, and quality performanceProcess adherence and standard work executionParticipation in corrective actions and continuous improvement initiativesQualificationsREQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial technology, or related field preferredMinimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role, preferably in a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of machining, mechanical assembly, and production workflowsFamiliarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principlesWorking knowledge of safety standards and OSHA regulations in an industrial settingAbility to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructionsProficient in using computer applications including MS Office and production tracking systems (ERP/MES)Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage hourly production Team MembersEffective problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience working in a union environment (preferred, if applicable)Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings or weekends, as neededPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENTAbility to frequently stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods of time