Heat Treat Supervisor

Vallourec North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallourec North America in Houston, TX seeks a Heat Treat Supervisor to coordinate daily shop-floor operations in the threading department, ensuring safety, quality, and timely production. You will oversee Level 1 routines, manage trainee development, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on supervision of production plans, with focus on safety and process control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing/industrial environment with 2+ years in supervision.
• Experience with threading processes and safety practices.
• Knowledge of Lean, TPM, RCA and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Level 1 meetings and coaching on routines.
• Drive safety performance and enforce standards.
• Monitor reject rate and ensure traceability.
• Develop trainees and manage daily production schedules.
• Execute production plans and maintain schedule adherence.
• Manage down day scope, backlog, and ticket follow-up.
• Assign daily work and support hiring in the department.
• Enforce process control parameters on the shop floor.
• Handle non-conforming products and support quality releases.
• Ensure safety training completion and Level 1 safety requirements.
• Maintain shop floor conditions and compliance with standards.
• Oversee projects under 70k USD with scope/cost/schedule control.
• Contribute to SOPs, TPM, 5S and action cascade on shop floor.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Team coaching

Accountability

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety leadership

Continuous improvement

Project management

Ability to coach frontline

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or technical certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Heat Treat Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and leading daily shop‑floor operations within the threading department to ensure safety, quality, production efficiency, and employee development. This role oversees frontline execution of management routines, enforces process control parameters, and ensures adherence to corporate and departmental standards. The position plays a critical role in driving operational discipline, supporting continuous improvement activities, and ensuring that daily production commitments are achieved safely and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Level 1 meetings, CCLs, and provide coaching on routines.
• Drive safety performance through UA/UC/Near Miss reporting and enforcement of standards.
• Monitor reject rate and ensure order traceability.
• Manage trainee development plans and ensure accuracy of daily production schedules.
• Execute daily production plans and oversee schedule adherence.
• Manage down day scope, ticket follow‑up, and backlog resolution.
• Assign daily work, manage operator schedules, and support BC hiring.
• Implement and enforce process control parameters on the shop floor.
• Handle non‑conforming products and support the quality release process.
• Ensure safety training completion and ownership of Level 1 safety requirements.
• Maintain shop floor conditions and compliance with group standards.
• Manage projects under 70k USD, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule control.
• Contribute to structuring improvement projects, including SOPs, TPM, 5S, and management routines, and cascade actions to the shop floor.

Education, Training, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or technical/vocational Certification preferred.
• Training in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM is a plus.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead position.
• Working knowledge of threading processes, industrial safety practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in team leadership or lead‑operator responsibilities preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to drive accountability and coach frontline employees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with OEE, TPM, RCA tools, and Lean methodologies.
• Strong communication, conflict‑resolution, organizational, and project‑management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Software.

Critical Competencies & Capabilities

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Performance‑driven mindset with a strong bias for action and timely execution of objectives.
• Demonstrates commitment to Vallourec’s core values, including safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Leads by example and cultivates a culture of operational excellence, ownership, and employee engagement.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to operational discipline.
• Effective communicator with strong follow‑through.
• Demonstrates accountability, consistency, and problem‑solving ability.
• Supports a culture of continuous improvement.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to high‑temperature and humid industrial environments.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• Flexibility for on‑call support as business needs dictate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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