Machine Shop Supervisor, Valves

Flowserve, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Mexico)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana US Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 2, 2026 Last posted April 2, 2026

Job description

The Machine Shop Supervisor – Valves will oversee machining and welding operations within Flowserve’s Valve Quick Response Center in Baton Rouge. This position plays a key role in supporting fast‑turnaround valve repair, valve machining, and rotating equipment refurbishment, ensuring production flows safely, efficiently, and with high quality standards.

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily machining activities (manual lathes, mills, and CNC) and welding operations supporting industrial valve repair and remanufacturing

• Coordinate machining of valve components including valve bodies, stems, bonnets, flanges, seats, bushings, and related rotating equipment

• Ensure valve repair work meets dimensional, tolerance, and quality requirements

• Plan and schedule workflow for high‑mix, quick‑turn valve service jobs

• Monitor and manage KPIs: utilization, efficiency, productivity, scrap, and rework

• Maintain statistical process control for valve machining and repair processes

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

• Develop shop procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols

• Train and onboard machinists, welders, and new hires

• Promote a safe, clean, and organized machine shop environment

Requirements:

• Supervisory experience in a machine shop environment

• Experience with manual machining and/or CNC machining (lathes and mills)

• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of Lean tools and continuous improvement methods

Preferred:

• BS/BA degree in Engineering (or currently pursuing)

• Knowledge of TIG and MIG welding

• Familiarity with welding standards (AWS, ASME)

• Experience in ISO‑9001 manufacturing or repair environments

Benefits:

Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!

About this role

Summary

Supervise machining and welding operations supporting valve repair and manufacturing

Job title

Machine Shop Supervisor, Valves

Experience level

supervisory level

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Baton Rouge, Louisiana; on-site position, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

supervisory experiencemanual machiningCNC machiningMS Office

Preferred skills

welding standardsISO-9001BS/BA engineeringwelding (TIG, MIG)

Specializations

machiningweldingvalveslean manufacturingISO 9001

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Baton Rouge, LA, USA

On-site City