Associate Category Manager, Mining & Procurement

5100 Sandvik Chile S.A.; Antofagasta; On-site; CLP 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Chile to oversee the full cycle of new and repaired mechanical orders, ensure on-time delivery, and optimize shop labor availability. The role reports to the QRC General Manager and manages direct reports, with responsibilities spanning supplier development, manufacturing, systems, and aftermarket expansion.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years in industrial leadership, and proven experience in P&L and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years in leadership roles in industrial operations.
• 5+ years of full P&L responsibility including cost systems, manufacturing, supply chain/purchasing, quality, and product development.
• Experience with foreign markets, remote operations, and export controls.
• Strong leadership to influence across the organization and build high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new suppliers in the region (packaging activities).
• Coordinate manufacturing, quality and supply chain logistics.
• Lead transformation of the FLSAR plant to support OE equipment design and production.
• Lead CAPEX implementation and HR operations changes (recruitment, training, processes).
• Participate in ERP implementation with required actions in operations; drive KABA implementation and utilization improvements.
• Coordinate CAPEX for aftermarket initiatives and plan implementations (DCIQ, KABA, safety).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

P&L responsibility

Foreign market experience

Financial reporting

Lean Manufacturing

Industrial operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

MBA (optional)

Tools

ERP systems

KABA

Job description

Company Overview:

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together-creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Job Summary:

This position requires a strong understanding of the full cycle of new and repaired mechanical orders including the DCI process, quoting and concluding with delivery and acceptance. The Manufacturing Manager ensures that dates are in control and determines if we need to outsource processes and/or work overtime to meet delivery dates. The Manufacturing Manager manages the availability of manufactured parts, purchased parts, and outside operations to align with Flowserve's shop labor. This position reports to the QRC General Manager and has direct reports.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

Your main responsibilities will be around several aspects

• Supplies:
  • Led the process of identify and develop new suppliers in region (packaging activities)
  • Create required logistics to coordinate manufacturing + quality + supply chain
• Manufacturing:
  • Led the transformation on FLSAR plant to design, develop and maximize the resources to accommodate production for OE equipment
  • Lead the implementation of CAPEX
  • Lead the HR operations change (new recruitment, training, defining processes)
• Systems:
  • Participate on the ERP implementation with all required actions in the operations area
  • Full implementation of KABA, plus improvement of utilization.
• Expansion of aftermarket activities:
  • Coordinate the CAPEX, and implementations plan (required people, training, manpower, equipment, logistics)
  • Coordinate the full implementation for processes (DCIQ, KABA, safety.).
• And any other duties assigned

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field. Master's Degree in Business Administration is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years in leadership roles industrial operations
• Must have at least 5 years of full P&L responsibility which includes standard cost systems, manufacturing operation, supply chain/ purchasing, quality assurance, inside sales and product development.
• Experience with foreign markets, managing operations in remote locations, and export controls necessary.
• Familiarity with financial and operational reporting, metrics, and performance management systems required.
• Strong leadership skills are necessary, especially the ability to influence across an organization and build high performing teams
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement processes are a must for the position.
• BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 8-10 years relevant experience

**Req ID** : R-21657

**Job Family Group** : Operations

**Job Family** : OP Production Process Management

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