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Machine Shop Supervisor, Valves

Open 41d posting dated last month

The Machine Shop Supervisor – Valves will oversee machining and welding operations within Flowserve’s Valve Quick Response Center in Baton Rouge. This position plays a key role in supporting fast‑turnaround valve repair, valve machining, and rotating equipment refurbishment, ensuring production flows safely, efficiently, and with high quality standards.

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily machining activities (manual lathes, mills, and CNC) and welding operations supporting industrial valve repair and remanufacturing

• Coordinate machining of valve components including valve bodies, stems, bonnets, flanges, seats, bushings, and related rotating equipment
• Ensure valve repair work meets dimensional, tolerance, and quality requirements
• Plan and schedule workflow for high‑mix, quick‑turn valve service jobs
• Monitor and manage KPIs: utilization, efficiency, productivity, scrap, and rework
• Maintain statistical process control for valve machining and repair processes
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop shop procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols
• Train and onboard machinists, welders, and new hires
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized machine shop environment

Requirements:

• Supervisory experience in a machine shop environment

• Experience with manual machining and/or CNC machining (lathes and mills)

• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Lean tools and continuous improvement methods

Preferred:

• BS/BA degree in Engineering (or currently pursuing)
• Knowledge of TIG and MIG welding
• Familiarity with welding standards (AWS, ASME)
• Experience in ISO‑9001 manufacturing or repair environments

Benefits:

Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!

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