Manufacturing Senior Manager

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides strategic and operational leadership across two manufacturing sites (Midland and Houston), ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company goals. The position champions a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, while driving performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of operations/manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing multiple sites or complex operations.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L ownership.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Experience in regulated or heavy-industry environments.
• Capable of managing priorities and making strong, timely decisions.
• Proficient with tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SolidWorks, Q-Pulse, etc.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Championing a strong safety culture across both sites.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Leading safety initiatives, audits, and incident investigations.
• Completing incident reports and supporting corrective actions.
• Driving continuous improvement in HSE performance and environmental stewardship.
• Owning and driving the Quality Management System (QMS) across both locations.
• Ensuring compliance with company standards and industry certifications (e.g., ISO).
• Reducing CoNC through data review and improved methods.
• Monitoring key quality metrics (FTY, CoPQ, DFD) and driving corrective actions.
• Leading internal and external audits and ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to improve product reliability.
• Promoting Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Leading CI projects and sharing best practices across both sites.
• Driving capacity gains using Lean tools (SMED, Kaizen, VSM, etc.).
• Supporting LDM meetings and ensuring 5C implementation.
• Coaching teams to embed CI principles and improve production performance.
• Owning site-level P&L performance, budgets, and cost control.
• Optimizing resource allocation across both locations.
• Identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives and product cost reductions.
• Translating company strategy into actionable operational plans.
• Leading day-to-day operations to meet productivity, efficiency, and quality targets.
• Driving standardization across both sites while supporting local needs.
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing corrective actions.
• Leading change management and supporting growth initiatives, including capacity expansion.
• Building and developing high-performing site leadership teams.
• Driving workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
• Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs
• Eligibility for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior