Operations Manager - Ball Valve Modification & Assembly Shop in Houston

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and oversee daily activities in our valve modification shop. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving operational efficiency, ensuring product quality, and meeting delivery deadlines.

The ideal candidate brings strong planning, leadership, and shop-floor experience with machining, welding, painting, testing, and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of 10–15 skilled employees (machinists, welders, assemblers, testers, painters) on a single shift.
• Set daily priorities and coordinate scheduling to meet production and delivery goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all operations comply with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable codes.
• Oversee calibration of tools and testing equipment.
• Champion workplace safety and housekeeping (5S), driving zero-incident culture.

Efficiency & Performance

• Monitor throughput, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks using lean principles.
• Report KPIs on efficiency, on-time delivery, and product quality.

Materials & Equipment

• Manage material flow and inventory accuracy in coordination with the supply chain team.
• Supervise preventive maintenance and repair of machinery and tools.

Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and customer service to align production with customer needs.
• Support new product introductions and improvement projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong understanding of scheduling, workflow, and team coordination.
• Working knowledge of welding, machining, testing, painting, and assembly processes.
• Experience with quality systems, documentation, and ISO, API, or ASME standards is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience .

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