Operations Manager Trainee Intern

Kennedy Valve Co. is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly operation. We supply fire hydrants and valves to the water works and fire suppression industries. We have been manufacturing these products in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.

WHY KENNEDY VALVE?

Kennedy Valve offers great wages, stability, work/life balance and benefits packages:

Competitive Salary

Prorated vacation for the first year of employment 

Twelve paid Holidays

Retirement 401k- Company match

Educational Reimbursement after one year

• Kennedy Valve is looking for results oriented, innovative, and creative problem solvers focused on achieving results in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for hands-on, quick decision makers with mechanical aptitude that can perform well in changing conditions.

SUMMARY: 

The Operations Manager Trainee accepts delegated tasks from a manager (s) while in the company sponsored training program. The goal of the program is to prepare the individual for future Senior Level operations management positions. Through this program the members will learn all facets of the business. The trainee will go through a department rotation to gain perspective on Production, Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, Research and Development, Sales, and Human Resources. The trainee will be evaluated for scope and understanding of department functions before rotating. This will include both first and second shift availability.

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                                                                                         

Supervision - Directing of team member activities concerned with production as needed. To include Engineering technology, production methods and procedures, standards, and machine and equipment capabilities and analyzing workforce requirements, performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations team members.

Financial Accounting and Reporting - Calculation of standards, scrap, KPI’s and budgeting processes.  Reviews production costs and product quality and makes modifications as needed to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.

Work with and Understanding of Management Responsibilities - Production Control, Accounting, Quality Control, Engineering, Environmental, Safety, Human Resources and SPC.

Coordinate of Department Activities - Balancing production activities along with procurement, maintenance, production planning, safety, and quality control activities to obtain optimal use of employee and equipment resources.

Review and Analyze Reporting Data - Determine causes on non-conformity with production specifications and operating or production problems to include variance/financial non-conformance.

Process Improvement – Communicate and implement methods and procedures to eliminate operation problems and improve product quality.

Plant Policies/Work Rules/Safety Compliance/Union Contract - Effectively know, understand, and evaluate all when making directional decisions for the plant/business.

Remove Production Constraints - Allocate human and equipment resources and direct production employees to attain all established goals. Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiencies.

REQUIREMENTS:

 Bachelor’s degree in engineering/engineering management, General Management, Business Administration, or related field required. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Three (3) years’ related on-the-job experience required, preferably in heavy manufacturing.

COMPETENCIES:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources. 
• Delegation – Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. 
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

• Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback.
• Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. 
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget. 
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Strives to increase productivity.
• McWane Way- Learns principles and actively drives the culture in all interactions.