Manufacturing Manager – Valve Production

The Manufacturing Manager – Valve Production is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end manufacturing operations of industrial valves, including planning, production, quality, safety, and delivery. The role ensures that products are manufactured efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the required quality standards while meeting production targets and customer delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

🏭 Production Management

• Oversee the entire valve manufacturing process – from raw material receipt to final assembly and testing

• Plan and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer requirements

• Manage production lines for various valve types (e.g., gate, globe, ball, check, control, safety valves)

📈 Operational Excellence

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives

• Monitor and improve KPIs: production output, on-time delivery, quality yields, and equipment efficiency

• Optimize resource utilization including manpower, machines, and materials

✅ Quality & Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing compliance with ASME, API, ISO, and customer-specific standards

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformities and defects

• Work closely with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve product and process issues

🔧 Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors, engineers, and technicians

• Conduct performance reviews, skill development, and succession planning

• Foster a safety-first, results-driven, and collaborative team culture

🛠 Equipment & Facility Management

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of machines and production equipment

• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and maximize reliability

• Recommend capital investments and technology upgrades for operational improvement

🤝 Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, SCM, and Sales to ensure seamless production flow

• Participate in new product introductions (NPI), process validation, and pilot runs

• Support procurement in evaluating supplier performance for critical materials/components

Key Focus Areas:

• Valve assembly, machining, testing, and dispatch

• Production planning and workflow optimization

• Quality assurance and compliance with API/ASME standards

• Team management and performance tracking

• Process improvement and cost reduction initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, with 5+ years in a managerial role within valve or industrial product manufacturing

• In-depth understanding of valve manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, testing, painting)

Preferred Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and ISO 9001 standards

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

• Knowledge of safety standards and workplace compliance (OSHA, HSE)

• Excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills

Certifications (Preferred):

• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

• PMP or relevant manufacturing/operations certifications

• API or ASME standards training/certifications

Working Conditions:

• Plant-based leadership role with frequent shop floor presence

• Occasional travel for audits, vendor visits, or technical coordination

• May require extended hours during peak production or turnaround periods