Machine Shop Supervisor, Valves

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!