Manufacturing Manager

Who Are We

National Oilwell Varco is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with a global HSE (Health Safety and Environment) program and a strong commitment to the safety of our employees. Ourproductsare used by major Energy and Service companies to drill and complete oil & gas wells all across the globe.

Where Are We

We are located at 500 Conroe Park WestDr Conroe TX 77303.

What Do We Do Here

OurConroeFacility producesdownholeproducts for drilling activities in North America. Our plant has high demand and is operating 24/7 to produce these products for our customers. To meet the demand for our products we provide employees with an air-conditioned environmenthighly organized and clean300000 SQ. facility new CNC Machines(Mazak MoriSieke DMG MoriWeiler etc.)anda strong safety program designed to ensure our team goes home safe to their families after every shift.

What is the Team Like

At NOV and at our 500 Conroe Park West location we recognize the value of people. Building strong work relationships is key to keeping talented reliable and loyal employees. Thats why we work hard to ensure our team feels appreciated for their hard work. Collaboration respect integrity and accountability are core concepts for our success.

Why Would I Want to Join the Team

• Competitive Wages
• Opportunities for Professional & Personal Growth and Learning
• Great Health & Wellness Benefits
• Outstanding Vacation Sick & Holiday Pay Programs

NOV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are given consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race color religion national origin sex (including pregnancy) age disability sexual orientation genetic information or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Safety Compliance: Enforcing safety regulations and protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Quality Control: Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure products meet established standards.
• Production Planning and Scheduling:Creating and managing production schedules coordinating resources (labor materials equipment) and optimizing workflows to meet production directly with Purchasing Planning and Scheduling to meet production schedules.
• Staff Management: Hiring training and supervising production staff ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to perform their duties effectively.
• Process Optimization: Identifying areas for improvement in the production process implementing changes to enhance efficiency reduce costs and improve on time performance.
• Equipment Maintenance: Work with Maintenance and Operators to ensure equipment is properly maintained and functioning efficiently and coordinating preventative maintenance as needed.
• Inventory Management: Overseeing inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods ensuring adequate supply and minimizing waste.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generating production reports analyzing data and providing insights to the facility leadership team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with other departments such as HSE Quality Engineering and Procurement to ensure smooth production operations.
• Team and People development: Focuses on enhancing individual and collective performance which includes developing strategies and activities to improve skills knowledge teamwork and overall effectiveness.

FACILITY/GROUP -SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS

• Champion facility goals for Quality Safety Innovation and Cost - seek opportunities to provide feedback on process improvements cost savings and opportunities to work more efficiently and/or safely.
• Remain open to feedback and collaboration with other departments and business units.
• Regular attendance and timeliness.

EDUCTATIONAL & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelors Degree- A bachelors degree in a relevant field such as engineering (industrial manufacturing mechanical) business administration or operations management preferred; Equivalent years of prior relevant experience considered.
• Certifications:Certifications like Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMEng) Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Six Sigma Green Belt a plus.
• Experience: Direct experience in a manufacturing environment required in roles such as production supervisor operations analyst or production manager.
• Management Experience:Demonstrable experience managing teams overseeing production processes and implementing process improvements required.
• Industry Knowledge:Specific knowledge of manufacturing processes equipment and relevant regulations required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES /COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Planning & Organizing
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Stress Tolerance/Resilience
• Decision Making
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Reliability
• Reaction Time
• Problem Sensitivity
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Production and Processing
• Operation and Control
• Operations Monitoring
• Quality Control Analysis
• Reading Comprehension
• Near Vision