Production Supervisor

FLOWSERVE CORPORATE; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Planning & Financial Well-­

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and H​

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to direct about 29 hourly manufacturing professionals at a heavy industrial pump facility in Baton Rouge. You will drive daily production schedules, enforce safety, optimize inventory, and promote lean principles while collaborating across functions to deliver flow control solutions on time.

The role emphasizes 5S/SMED/VSM/FMEA, root-cause problem solving, and leadership in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (relevant technical or engineering degree preferred).
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing tools (5S, SMED, VSM, FMEA) and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the day-to-day activities of an hourly manufacturing team across machining and assembly work centers.
• Drive daily tier-board meetings and review safety, quality, productivity, utilization, and scrap metrics.
• Manage production planning and execution across multiple work centers for on-time delivery.
• Implement lean manufacturing tools to reduce setup times and waste.
• Lead root-cause analyses to resolve bottlenecks and quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering (preferred)

Tools

5S

SMED

VSM

FMEA

Excel

Production scheduling

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.

Your Role and Impact

At Flowserve, you will direct shop floor operations and lead a team of approximately 29 hourly manufacturing professionals at our heavy industrial pump facility. As a hands-on Production Supervisor, you will drive daily production schedules, enforce strict safety standards, and optimize inventory management and quality. Your leadership will ensure efficient manufacturing operations while actively promoting lean principles, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver mission-critical flow control solutions on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the day-to-day activities of an hourly manufacturing team (approx. 29 reports) across machining and assembly work centers.

• Drive daily tier-board meetings and review key operational metrics, including safety, quality, productivity, utilization, efficiency, scrap, and rework.

• Manage production planning and execution across multiple work centers to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with customer demand.

• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing tools and methodologies, including 5S ("6's"), SMED, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and FMEA to eliminate waste and reduce setup times.

• Drive root-cause problem-solving analyses to resolve shop-floor bottlenecks, quality non-conformances, and process variations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (relevant technical or engineering degree preferred).

• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience managing hourly teams within a heavy industrial machine shop or manufacturing environment.

• Solid working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools (5S, SMED, VSM, FMEA) and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and production scheduling tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience within a pump, valve, or rotating equipment manufacturing/repair facility.

What We Can Offer You

At Flowserve, you'll find a range of options to fit your, and your family's, needs. We want to provide our team with the right resources to invest in your physical, mental and financial well-being no matter where you sit or what stage of life you're in.

Our benefits* include:

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement Planning & Financial Wellness Resources

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Parental Leave

• Life, Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance

*Benefits vary by job, location and/or collective bargaining agreement.

Req ID : R-21807

Job Family Group : Operations

Job Family : OP Manufacturing Leadership

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