Manager, Pressure Management Valve Repair & Services

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven, serving the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas, seeks a supervisor to manage Pressure Management Repair operations and related processes at our Houston-area site. You will work with Sales and Operations to meet customer requirements, ensure quality programs, and drive continuous improvements.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of supervisory experience, engineering or technical background, and strong communication skills to coordinate across departments in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associates degree in technical or business discipline, Bachelor's degree desirable.
• Working knowledge of Pressure Relief Valve Repair and valve repair Certification Requirements.
• Minimum three years supervisory experience in related or similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Pressure Management Repair operations and safety compliance.
• Review financial statements and data to improve profitability; plan strategies for financial well-being.
• Oversee production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with Sales to understand customer requirements and plan workload.
• Ensure internal and external quality programs are followed; implement corrective actions.
• Schedule staff for supervision across the Pressure Management Value Stream; promote safety.

Skills

People management

Communication

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Time management

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description:

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

Specialties:

As a local Impact Partner of Emerson, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Oil & Gas Automation
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Pressure Management
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation
• Maintenance & Repair Services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement safety policies consistent with the company’s general policies and any production specific policies.
• Help resolve personnel issues as needed.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, manage and monitor all Pressure Management Repair operations.
• Review financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the Company.
• Oversee production schedules to ensure that customer delivery requirements are met.
• Report on service levels and continually identify process improvements.
• Work closely with the Sales department to understand customers’ requirements, resolve customer issues and plan for future workload.
• Work with Operations and Sales departments to resolve any non-conformances and execute effective corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
• Meet with Sales, Customers and Operations personnel on various projects and initiatives as needed.
• Oversee work processes to ensure that internal and external quality programs are followed.
• Schedule staff to ensure appropriate supervision of all duties in the Pressure Management Value Stream.
• Promote and provide a safe and healthful workplace, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Ensuring availability of required personal protective equipment
  • Supporting supervisors in their health and safety activities and initiative
  • Evaluating health and safety performance of supervisors
  • Ensuring you and your subordinates complete safety training by the due date
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Knowledge:

• Associates Degree in technical or business discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of Pressure Relief Valve Repair and valve repair Certification Requirements

Experience/Skills

• Minimum three years supervisory experience in related or similar industry
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other production software

COMPETENCIES

• Strong employee management skills including: providing regular performance feedback, developing subordinates’ skills, encouraging growth, cross-training, executing the business.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate with a cross section of other employees and customers.
• Strong customer service skills including the ability to develop rapport and trust with other employees and customers.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, high work volume environment with set deadlines.