Valve Repair Supervisor - Isolation Valves

Company Description: 

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas. 

Specialties: 

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include: 

• Pressure Management 
• Isolation Valves & Actuation 
• Control Valves & Regulators 
• Process Control & Safety Systems 
• Oil & Gas Automation– fiscal custody metering, controls, and SCADA 
• Reliability Solutions & Services 
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment 
• Instrumentation 
• Maintenance & Repair Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Manage and maintain all production orders within the Scheduling Workbench.
• Produce Work Order Job Packs, release Oracle work order picks and ensure that work orders are closed in Oracle on a timely basis.
• Prioritize and schedule orders based on due dates, capacity, and material availability.
• Allocate components and resources necessary to execute production orders.
• Provide timely order status feedback to sales/Technical Repair Specialists.
• Proactively resolve late or at-risk orders and communicate status updates to Sales Associates and the Technical Repair Specialist team.
• Ensure scheduling data is accurate, current, and aligned with production realities.
• Coordinate workflow and shop floor priorities to ensure customer delivery commitments are met.
• Identify production constraints, hold points, and root causes impacting delivery performance.

People Leadership & Development

• Directly supervise valve repair personnel and ensure accountability for results.
• Assign, track, and ensure timely completion of required PS Learn training courses.
• Conduct regular check-ins and quarterly performance discussions with employees.
• Ensure all employees are trained and qualified per the training matrix and safety requirements.
• Foster teamwork, engagement, and continuous skill development among employees.
• Ensure Timesheets are submitted and approved on time in UKG.
• Timely completion of annual reviews.

Quality Management

• Drive continuous improvement program
• Oversee QMS initiatives
• Monitor QA/QC process
• Oversee customer inspections
• Monitor customer requirements to ensure compliance
• Maintain calibration records for shop equipment
• Responsible for scheduling of maintenance on all machinery.

Inventory Management

• Ensure all negative inventory is returned to Receiving daily.
• Partner with inventory control and receiving teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and audit-ready assembly shop environment.
• Measure and monitor weekly inventory-related performance metrics.

Safety Responsibilities

Understand and enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures, which includes but is not limited to:

• Instructing workers to follow safe work practices and safety policies and procedures
• Correcting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• Enforcing personal protective equipment requirements
• Ensuring that employees complete safety training by due date
• Reporting and investigating all injury, accident, or near-miss incidents
• Oversee clean housekeeping initiatives. Provide training and direction as required.
• Inspecting work area and taking action to minimize or eliminate hazards
• Conducting weekly safety meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Knowledge

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with experience interpreting basic assembly drawings (P&ID), work instructions, and bills of material.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including experience with mechanical or assembled products.
• Previous leadership or lead experience in a production or assembly environment strongly preferred.
• Strong computer and information management skills, including familiarity with Oracle ERP or scheduling systems and Microsoft Office applications.

COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with valve automation processes and principles including use of General Engineering Drawings (GAD), Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build trust and rapport internally and externally.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and commitment to creating win-win outcomes for customers and the company.
• Effective time and resource management skills.
• Dependable, organized, and proactive, with a professional demeanor and positive attitude.