Manager, Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Flowserve Chile S.A. seeks a Manufacturing Manager to oversee the full cycle of orders, ensure control of dates, and decide outsourcing or overtime to meet delivery dates.

You will manage availability of manufactured and purchased parts and coordinate outside operations to align with shop labor. The role requires leadership, P&L responsibility, and extensive experience in industrial operations across regions, with a focus on continuous improvement and lean practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in leadership roles in industrial operations.
• At least 5 years of full P&L responsibility including cost systems, manufacturing, supply chain, QA, inside sales and product development.
• Experience with foreign markets, managing operations in remote locations, and export controls.
• Familiarity with financial and operational reporting, metrics, and performance management systems.
• 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 and coordinate packaging and logistics.
• Lead transformation to maximize OE production resources and implement CAPEX.
• Manage HR operations changes including recruitment and process definition.
• Participate in ERP implementation and improve KABA usage.
• Coordinate CAPEX and deployment plans for aftermarket expansions (staff, training, equipment, logistics).
• Oversee other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

P&L management

Supply chain management

Manufacturing operations

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

MBA

Tools

KABA

ERP systems

Job description

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