Location: Houston, TX – 77041 (in person, on site)
Company: BROEN INC.
Department: Operations
Reports To: President
Job Type: Full-time

To apply, please send your resume to info@broen.com 

Overview:
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, and assembly processes.

The Company:

BROEN INC. is the American subsidiary of BROEN Valve Technologies Group, headquartered in Denmark, with a global manufacturing footprint.

Since 1998, BROEN INC. has produced the BALLOMAX® ball valves trusted by leading natural gas utilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

We are a dynamic company, committed to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, empowering our employees to take ownership and pursue excellence.

Our company values are:

• Be an entrepreneur
• Take ownership
• Go for excellence
• Share and learn
• Act with integrity
  
  

Key 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:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations or production management, preferably in machining, welding, or valve manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, workflow, and team coordination.
• Working knowledge of welding, machining, 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 preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off