Production Manager

NOV Inc.•Burkburnett, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This Production Manager position in the Burkburnett FGS facility will report directly to the Burkburnett Plant Manager and have the production department supervisors as direct reports. The role oversees sequencing and scheduling production lines for the timely manufacture of quality NOV products by focusing on equipment and personnel availability, production efficiencies, and customer demand to meet service and budget targets. The Production Manager leads Manufacturing Supervisors to optimize production, including the allocation of resources where needed most. They will coordinate with Maintenance to schedule machine downtime for repair and preventative maintenance. This role is responsible for the timely fulfillment of orders and inventory optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred in business management or related field
Five to eight years of experience leading people
Five to eight years of experience producing products/results in a methodical manner
Office 365 experience
Continuous Process Improvement experience
Strong problem solving ability based on limited data
Strong evaluation and interpretation abilities to determine best course of action
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Adaptability to learn other positional duties, as required

Responsibilities

Sequence and schedule manufacturing lines and goals to meet product demand
Analyze production metrics to meet operational goals
Consult with plant leadership to align production capabilities with company strategy
Work with plant engineering and quality in support of continuous improvement activities
Mentor supervisors and subordinates to maximize production capability
Implement production schedules based upon customer demand
Prioritize competing tasks based on efficiency methods
Communicate key production metrics to personnel and management
Implement performance goals established by plant manager
Manage projects and delegates tasks to supervisors and non-managerial staff
Utilize recommended safe work habits and make use of all provided safety equipment