Supply Chain Director

Kennedy 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 118 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 Up

Environment:  Protect Our Communities – Keep It Clean

Leadership:  I am Always On Stage – First Manage My Own Words & Behaviors

Accountability:  Lead Myself 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

WHY KENNEDY VALVE?

Kennedy Valve offers great wages and robust benefits packages, as well as stability and a sense of team!

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) & Roth IRA retirement options, with company match
• Educational Reimbursement after one year of service
• Employer-paid life insurance with the option to supplement
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options

SUMMARY:

Salary: $123,500 to $152,559 

The Supply Chain Manager is the Supply Chain subject matter expert and is accountable for the strategic direction, operational performance, and global sourcing execution of the supply chain for a unionized, heavy manufacturing facility with foundry, CNC machining, coating, and assembly/test operations. The role leads a team responsible for global procurement of raw materials, components, and finished goods, while also supporting capital project sourcing, supply chain resilience, and environmental compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain strategies and technologies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, manage, develop, and hold accountable a cross-functional team of supply chain, inventory, and shipping/receiving professionals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor supply chain strategies to support production requirements and customer demand.
• Support Engineering and Operations teams in the procurement of capital equipment, tooling, and infrastructure for facility expansions, new production lines, and foundry upgrades.
• Evaluate vendors and contractors for compliance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness during project bids and execution.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data analytics to drive continuous improvement in supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, safety standards, and corporate policies.
• Lead supply chain risk management, including contingency planning and supplier diversification strategies.
• Implement and optimize ERP and other supply chain technology platforms. Use ERP/MRP systems to drive accurate planning, procurement timing, and material visibility.
• Manage cost savings initiatives through negotiations, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), and supply chain redesigns.
• Provide cross-functional support to other departments and executive functions as needed.
• Conform to requirements of the ISO 9001 standard surrounding externally provided products and services.  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain or logistics management within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, or similar platforms).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• APICS or similar supply chain certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Standing or sitting at a desk for long periods of time and walking throughout the facility.
• Exposed to elements, such as cold, heat, noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc.
• Work time is spent primarily inside the main entrance building, with rounding on the manufacturing floor and KV grounds; occasional tasks and interactions outdoors.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

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.

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 their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation , veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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 their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.