About this role
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!