FlexSteel - Pipe Completion Supervisor

Cactus Wellhead•Baytown, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

FlexSteel (www.flexsteelpipe.com) is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees. Position exists to provide the Pipe Completion Manufacturing Manager a designated person, with leadership skills, responsible for an assigned shift, who functions as a mentor, coach, and a supervisor or foreman-type lead who is not only fully knowledgeable but also can provide or perform hands-on assistance in meeting manufacturing goals and objectives. Is competent to perform all work-center related functions, but also possesses the advanced skill sets and experience to oversee the daily line operational functions and provide process expertise to the group for the purpose of completing flexible pipe products within the established safety, quality, and production guidelines. This position requires minimal supervision in unique situations.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or GED, plus required work-center training.
Must have Lead Operator certification, hands-on experience hours and/or competency module completion, proven process skill sets, have established leadership ability, possess relevant education or an equivalent combination, as established by Flex Steel’s Standard Operating Procedures.
In lieu of the above, an Associate’s Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or better and 4 years hands-on Hydrostatic Testing and/or spooled product packaging and/or End Fitting/Connection installation or swaging experience in a manufacturing environment or Industrial Technical School with 6 years hands-on Hydrostatic Testing and/or spooled product packaging and/or End Fitting/Connection installation or swaging experience in a manufacturing environment.
Leadership, interpersonal and mechanical skills, along with versatility, are a must.
Must have the ability to work effectively with company personnel and customers.
Must be insurable by the company’s insurance carrier.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must have regular attendance on the job.
All requirements must be accomplished in primary business language, which is English.
Individual must have the ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must have the ability to effectively present information to top management or other groups.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to prepare, interpret, and present reports to direct or indirect management.
Must possess the ability to write, edit, and implement process procedures.
Must complete all required basic skills, special skills, and any training associated with the given qualifying production work center.
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
General computer knowledge and skills.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Full recognized understanding of all aspects of the assigned work center.
Must have the ability to recognize potential problems, react quickly, and work with the Lead operator and the technical group in the problem-solving process.
Strong problem-solving skills are desired.
Attention to detail is a must; therefore, continuous analysis of the ongoing process is important to recognizing and preventing potential problems. It is this individual’s responsibility to set the example in this area.
Must possess a high degree of verbal communication skills to ensure daily safety, quality, and production successes.
This position may require: Pre-employment drug screening Background checks Medical examinations Safety certifications Valid driver's license Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) Working in various weather conditions Travel to remote locations

Responsibilities

Lead Hydro and Respool teams in achieving production schedule requirements while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the assigned shift, communicating key information, instructions, and feedback between team members, the Pipe Completion Manufacturing Manager, and the Engineering team.
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training support for Lead Operators and Operators to promote skill development, accountability, and consistent execution of standard work.
Coordinate work-center activities, including VFM/5S, team safety, quality, productivity, break schedules, housekeeping, and adherence to established safety procedures.
Oversee Hydro operations, including pre-hydro setup, post-hydro breakdown, in-process testing, hydrostatic testing equipment, high-pressure pumps, fill pumps, tooling, ancillary equipment, and related inspection requirements.
Oversee Respool operations, including machine set-ups, start-ups, production runs, process inspections, completions, setup sheets, run information, equipment, tools, and ancillary equipment.
Provide hands-on operational support, basic equipment maintenance, and upkeep of Hydro and Respool work-center equipment and tooling.
Prepare, revise, document, and review procedures, work instructions, test information, setup sheets, run information, and other required documentation to support compliance with proper procedures.
Perform regular audits of Hydro and Respool work centers to verify that assigned operators are following safety and quality protocols and standard work requirements.
Assist with troubleshooting, problem solving, cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve production and operational issues.
Maintain Hydro testing tools, Respool equipment, line tools, and consumable inventories while ensuring timely communication of shortages and order needs.
Provide team member performance feedback to support evaluations and appropriate corrective or disciplinary action when required.
Support other work centers as needed to meet manufacturing goals and objectives and perform other duties as assigned by the Pipe Completion Manufacturing Manager.
Oversee employees assigned to their work-center or all employees assigned to the pipe manufacturing production floor from all work centers in the absence of a department supervisor.
Directly oversee employees assigned to their shift; and have some responsibility for hiring, firing, and conducting disciplinary actions and performance appraisals.
Take part in Quality and Safety meetings.
Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.