Production Supervisor

Flowserve Corporation • Vernon, CA

26d • $94,967 - $142,517 • Onsite

About The Position

Flowserve is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead shop-floor operations across the CNC and manual Machining department at its manufacturing facility in Vernon, California. The supervisor directs daily production activities, manages inventory flow, maintains quality standards, and promotes a zero-incident safety culture. Working a day shift Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this person serves as the primary operational leader on the floor, optimizing machine center utilization, applying Lean manufacturing principles, and coaching machinists. The role influences plant productivity, scrap reduction, on-time customer delivery, and continuous improvement across precision machining centers supporting fluid motion and control hardware.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of direct supervisory or leadership experience in a precision machine shop or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on technical background in CNC machining operations, including setup, tooling, programming concepts, and multi-axis turning and milling.
• Practical expertise deploying Lean Manufacturing tools, including 6S, VSM, SMED, Kaizen, and standard work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead craft personnel, resolve production conflicts, and drive operational accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, KPI tracking, and shop scheduling.
• Structured, data-driven problem-solving ability to troubleshoot mechanical and process challenges.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related discipline.
• Prior supervisory experience in a union manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with quality and environmental management systems, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and enterprise ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication standards, including AWS and ASME Section IX.
• Formal Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification, such as Green Belt or Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily Machining department operations, supervising manual and CNC machinists across work centers to support safe, efficient, on-time part delivery.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods, including 6S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/AMEF), and Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED).
• Manage operational metrics and KPIs, including machine utilization, operating efficiency, labor productivity, scrap rates, and rework costs.
• Plan production, dispatch jobs, and balance capacity across milling, turning, and boring work centers to address shop bottlenecks.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and structured root-cause problem-solving to resolve machining non-conformances and process variations.
• Champion safety protocols and environmental policies; conduct daily toolbox talks, hazard evaluations, and incident investigations.
• Mentor and coach team members, develop skill matrices, and support performance coaching and cross-training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), starting Day 1.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and financial wellness resources.
• Short-term and long-term disability protection.
• Life insurance and supplemental life, child, spousal, and AD&D coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance program and continuous leadership development.
• Safety footwear and prescription safety eyewear allowances.
• Long-term career mobility across global operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed