Kennedy Valve- Asset Protection Specialist

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 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 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
• Two weeks’ vacation, prorated for the first year of employment
• 12 Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement: 401(k) & Roth IRA – 100% match on first 2% of employee contribution, 50% match on next 2%
• Educational Reimbursement after one year of service
• Employer-paid life insurance with the option to supplement
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options

SUMMARY:

The Asset Protection Specialist is tasked with protecting all KV physical assets and representing KV in daily Team Member/Visitor/Contractor/Customer interactions. The Asset Protection Specialist will work closely with other departments, including Health and Safety, Environmental, and Human Resources, to ensure the Asset Protection Department meets organizational standards and adheres to compliance-based processes and procedures. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a safe and secure environment for Team Members, Visitors, and Contractors.
• As a forward-facing representative of Kennedy Valve, provide high quality customer service to everyone.
• Direct all incoming telephone calls to the proper department.
• Work with other departments to ensure asset-related processes and procedures are adhered to.
• Communicate with all Team Members, Visitors, and Contractors to resolve any potential conflicts.
• Monitor and track all safety and environmental-related alarms and make timely notifications when alarms are triggered.
• Act as a First Responder when needed and assist in coordinating emergency response when required.
• Track and log waste shipments in and out of the facility.
• Collect, sign, and distribute delivery/service truck materials paperwork.
• Conduct routine rounds throughout the facility and grounds, monitoring for environmental and safety-related emergencies.
• Monitor physical security system and other safety equipment.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; applicable certification preferred.
• Previous experience in Asset Protection, Security, or other related field, 1-3 years preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; professional in appearance and presentation; able to deal with stress and potential conflict situations.
• Strong attention to detail; excellent organizational and communication skills; and strong written/verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with other Team Members.
• Strong problem-solving skills and embraces a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Must be able and willing to work rotating shift hours if needed, though rarely occurs.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and always follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office products.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Standing or sitting at a desk for long periods of time, walking throughout the facility, and the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds of weight as required.
• 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.