Production Supervisor

Role overview

Production Supervisor at Flowserve

This position will be organizing, planning, and coordinating plant shop floor activities on a particular work shift.

Required qualifications

• + Minimum 5–8 years of experience in valve manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role in assembly/testing.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• + Hands-on experience specifically with plug valves preferred (lubricated/non-lubricated, sleeved).

Employment details

• Location: Tamil Nadu [IND]

About the employer

• Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals.
• At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.
• If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers.com as result of your disability.

Additional role details

• Company Overview:
• If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion.
• Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity.
• *Purpose of the role:**
• Manufactures products by supervising staff, organizing and monitoring workflow.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in assembling parts or assemblies into valves, applying knowledge of assembly processes, tools, equipment, products, and production methods to build a valve.
• Reports to the production or manufacturing manager and provide them with detailed information about the daily production, quality, sales and shipping.
• The machining and assembly process is generally a part of the manufacturing process and usually includes the assembling of specific parts of the product and making it ready for dispatching.
• Closely working with third party inspectors and customer inspectors to offer the valves for inspection activities.
• *Key Responsibility:**
• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily assembly and testing operations to meet production targets and delivery commitments.
• + Assign work to assembly technicians, testers, and helpers based on skill level and workload.
• + Review job travelers, drawings, bill of materials, and work instructions prior to assembly to confirm correct configuration (port size, pressure class, trim material, end connections, operator type – gear/actuator/lever).
• + Coordinate with machining, coating, and material handling departments to ensure smooth component flow into assembly.
• + Monitor WIP (work-in-progress) and escalate bottlenecks or shortages to production planning.
• *Accountability & Authority**
• Accountability and direction of all direct and indirect work force.
• This includes the following activities:
• + Provides ongoing supervision and motivation to the production
• + Builds, motivates and retains a team that consistently meets production deadlines
• + Responsible for the health and safety of his directly reporting employees and for ensuring a harassment-free environment in the production.
• + Continuously evaluates production performance and focuses on continuous improvement in areas of opportunity/non-compliance
• Assures good housekeeping practices (5S) through auditing
• *Core Competencies:**
• + Ensure proper assembly of plug valve components: body, plug/tapered or cylindrical, seats/sleeves, bushings, gland packing, thrust bearings, and actuation interfaces.
• + Verify correct torque values, lubrication (sealant injection for lubricated plug valves), and lapping/seating procedures per engineering specs.
• + Enforce use of calibrated torque wrenches, lapping compounds, and approved lubricants/sealants.
• + Maintain traceability of critical components (heat numbers, material certs, seat/seal batch records).
• + Testing & Quality Compliance
• + Supervise hydrostatic (shell) testing, pneumatic/hydro seat testing, and low-pressure gas seat testing per applicable standards, including:
• + API 598 – Valve Inspection and Testing
• + API 6D – Pipeline and Piping Valves (for plug valves in pipeline service)
• + API 599 – Metal Plug Valves
• + ISO 5208 – Industrial valves – Pressure testing
• + ASME B16.34– Valves – Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
• + MSS SP-78 – Cast Iron Plug Valves (where applicable)
• + Customer/client-specific ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans) and datasheets
• + Ensure test records (pressure, duration, hold time, leak rate) are accurately logged and signed off.
• + Coordinate with QA/QC and third-party inspectors (TPI) for witnessed tests, hold points, and final release.
• + Conduct root-cause analysis on test failures (seat leakage, body leakage, stem leakage) and drive corrective actions.
• + Ensure NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) requirements, where applicable, are completed prior to final assembly.
• *Documentation**
• + Complete and review assembly/test records, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and material traceability documentation.
• + Maintain calibration records for torque wrenches, pressure gauges, and test bench instrumentation.
• + Support preparation of data books/dossiers for customer submission.
• *Team & Safety Management**
• + Supervise, train, and mentor assembly and testing technicians on procedures, standards, and safe work practices.
• + Enforce PPE use and safe handling of pressurized test equipment.
• + Conduct toolbox talks and ensure compliance with company HSE policies during hydro/pneumatic testing.
• + Manage attendance, performance evaluations, and skill development plans for the team.
• *Continuous Improvement**
• + Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, rework, and test failures.
• + Support implementation of lean manufacturing / 5S practices in the assembly and test area.
• + Participate in internal audits and support ISO 9001 / API Q1 quality management system compliance.
• *Qualifications & Experience:**
• + Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• + Strong working knowledge of API 598, API 6D, API 599, ISO 5208, ASME B16.34, and MSS standards.
• + Familiarity with reading GA drawings, cross-sectional drawings, and P&IDs.
• + Understanding of materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, Monel, etc.) and their relevance to sealing and testing.
• + Knowledge of torque specifications, gasket/seal installation, and pressure test equipment operation.
• + Strong leadership and team management skills.
• + Problem-solving and root-cause analysis capability.
• + Good communication skills for coordinating with QA, engineering, and TPI/customers.
• + Proficiency with basic MS Office / SAP ERP systems for job tracking and reporting.
• *Req ID** : R-19862
• *Job Family Group** : Operations
• *Job Family** : OP Manufacturing Leadership
• EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
• Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers.
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
• You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve.com.
• In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email.
• For more information, read the Accessibility Process.