Production Machine Shop Manager
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Job Location:
Port Arthur, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
KSB is a leading supplier of pumps valves and related service. Our reliable high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off covering everything from building servicesindustry and water transport to waste water treatment power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal Germany the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe more than 190 service centres and around 3500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection servicing maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSBs research and development activities forms the basis for the companys success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.
BASIC SCOPE & PURPOSE
The Production Machine Shop Manager leads all operations personnel and performance outcomes of the HQ machine shop including the shipping & receiving department. This role ensures operational excellence through effective production planning resource management continuous improvement and strong cross-functional partnerships. The Manager will drive safety quality delivery performance and cost control to support company growth in both manufactured parts and pump repair services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Production Planning & Scheduling
Own and manage the master production schedule to meet customer commitments and internal delivery targets.
Ensure adequate time is available for packaging shipping and quality checks prior to customer due dates.
Lead weekly production meetings and oversee the production report Will-Ship report and departmental KPIs.
Identify prevent and resolve bottlenecks that impact delivery cost or quality.
Coordinate machine shop production priorities to support both manufacturing and pump repair job requirements.
2. Manufacturing Performance & Continuous Improvement
Partner with Foundry Manager to conduct root-cause analysis on casting defects and implement preventive actions.
Lead NCR (Non-Conformance Report) and PFC (Process Flow Chart) analysis to drive long-term corrective solutions.
Conduct manpower planning equipment utilization reviews and capacity analysis to support future growth.
Support ISO compliance audit readiness and continuous training on quality procedures.
Collaborate with the Service Manager to align machine shop output with pump repair timelines and strategic goals.
3. Customer Sales & Key Account Support
Serve as a primary technical and operational contact for the sales team and key customers.
Participate in order-intake discussions to confirm manufacturability lead times and material availability.
Ensure customer satisfaction through clear communication issue resolution and proactive delivery management.
Represent the machine shop in customer reviews shop visits and quality discussions.
4. Personnel Leadership & Development
Provide daily leadership coaching and performance feedback to machinists shop leads and support staff.
Foster a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.
Support employee training programs skills development and cross-training initiatives.
Uphold the companys core values and act as a role model for attendance teamwork and professionalism.
Participate in management team meetings and act as liaison between machine shop sales service and foundry teams.
5. Administrative & Coordination Responsibilities
Maintain accurate production records job travelers and documentation.
Prepare reports procedures and improvement plans as required.
Provide cross-department coordination and administrative support to operations leadership.
Oversee shipping/receiving workflows ensuring accuracy timely processing and proper documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
510 years of machine shop experience including a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings part prints and pump component blueprints.
Working knowledge of centrifugal pumps API component types materials and machining/manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of quality systems; experience with ISO-9001:2008 or ISO-9001:2015 preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint Adobe).
Excellent communication leadership problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to write procedures plans and production documentation.
KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.
We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their return we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions flexible working time models individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Coffee Experience
- Computer Skills
- Management Experience
- Oil Change Experience
- Auto Body Repair
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Hydraulics
- Leadership Experience
- Retail Management
- Air Conditioning
About Company
KSB is one of the world's leading manufacturers of pumps and valves and also offers a comprehensive range of service activities. The company's products and services are used in process engineering and building services, water and waste water management, and in the energy and mining s ... View more
