Operations Leader
Company: Sulzer USA Inc.
Location: Orange
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The Operations
Leader plays a critical role in overseeing daily operations,
ensuring efficient job execution, maintaining high standards of
safety and quality, and fostering employee development. This
position serves as a key liaison between the service center,
customers, and internal teams such as Sales and Purchasing. The
Operations Leader directly supervises craftsmen and is responsible
for driving performance, accountability, and continuous
improvement. Key Responsibilities: Monitor job performance against
estimated or established timeframes Promote efficient repair
practices and maintain a strong pace of work Serve as the primary
point of contact for customers regarding in-shop work Communicate
and negotiate effectively to meet customer needs Provide hands-on
technical guidance and problem-solving support to the team Identify
and correct conditions or behaviors that may compromise quality
Verify measurements, test results, and perform final inspections
before job completion Proactively identify and address workplace
hazards and unsafe behaviors Deliver regular feedback to craftsmen
on productivity, quality, and safety Support employees in setting
and achieving performance and career development goals Coordinate
on-the-job training, mentoring, and technical development
opportunities Facilitate access to classroom training, seminars,
and OEM-led sessions Perform Reverse Engineering of motor
components for future manufacturing or redesign. Work with teams to
develop repair scope for gear boxes, pumps or turbines. Determine
standard procedures for the repair scope per API and ASME. Work
with Department Personnel to provide short and long-term plans to
improve work space, equipment and department capabilities. Work
with Department Personnel to reduce the number of defects and
rework from each department. Work with teams to draw and develop
repair specifications; specify and develop new and quicker
measurement techniques. Gather and review recommendations and
associated shop cost. Work with operations and Sales to gather and
review quotes for outside customer services. Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in rotating equipment repair Strong
communication and employee coaching skills Demonstrated ability to
make critical decisions and hold team members accountable Skilled
in identifying nonconformance issues and driving corrective actions
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across Sales,
Operations, and Support teams Proactive, solutions-oriented
approach to leadership
Keywords: Sulzer USA Inc., League City , Operations Leader, Engineering , Orange, Texas
