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Flowserve Corporation Production Supervisor in Chesapeake, Virginia
Company Overview:
If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!
Role Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth performance within the assigned manufacturing area of a pump production facility. Reporting to the Manufacturing Operations Manager, this role oversees production operations, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and manages a team of 19 direct‑labor employees to achieve operational and financial objectives.
Responsibilities:
• Promote and support all HSE activities, including audits, improvement plans, and special events.
• Ensure all required safety training and documentation are current and compliant with company procedures.
• Manage Assembly resources throughout the manufacturing process and drive continuous improvement.
• Assess task performance according to OMS/Work Instructions.
• Conduct problem‑solving activities using lean manufacturing principles.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen events and 5S projects.
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment within the plant.
• Manage KPIs including FPY, utilization, efficiency, productivity, attendance, scrap, and rework.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 procedures and the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Maintain and review area performance metrics; participate in plant review meetings.
• Achieve monthly and annual financial targets for Operating Income and Cash Flow according to the Plan/Forecast.
• Develop and maintain a Cross‑Training Matrix for personnel development and operational flexibility.
• Serve as a people manager for 19 direct‑labor employees.
• Lead with integrity and promote positive leadership and trust.
• Act as a problem‑solver leader.
• Support career development at all levels and identify growth opportunities for team members.
• Participate in training to enhance product knowledge and professional skills.
• Uphold Flowserve Values.
• Perform additional assigned tasks as needed.
Requirements:
• At least 5 years of experience in rotating equipment.
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree, or Certified Implementation Engineer.
• Experience managing personnel and leading teams.
• Knowledge or experience in OPEX, Lean, and Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with the ISO 9001 standard.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, construction and assembly drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to write technical documents, reports, root‑cause analyses, and correspondence.
• Knowledge of measuring instruments.
• Ability to communicate effectively cross‑functionally and with customers.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
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!
Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.
Req ID : R-18121
Job Family Group : Operations
Job Family : OP Manufacturing Leadership
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