Production Manager

NOV•Beaumont, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for organizing, planning, coordinating, and staffing the Production department. This role is accountable for meeting production, quality, and safety targets, and directly managing, coaching, and developing all department personnel. The manager will be responsible for performance management, including coaching, discipline, and input into hiring and termination decisions. This role also involves managing the department in a cost-effective manner through sound production planning and resource allocation, exercising independent judgment in production scheduling, staffing, and operational decision-making. Additionally, the Production Manager is responsible for maintaining necessary tools, equipment, and supplies, reviewing production records, identifying and implementing process improvements, assisting with equipment acquisition, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of machining shop areas. The role also includes generating non-compliance reports, initiating corrective actions, maintaining a safe working environment, and ensuring alignment with company objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
5+ years experience in production and/or manufacturing environment
2–5 years experience in a supervisory or management role
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound operational decisions
Effective communication skills (verbal and written) across all organizational levels
Team building and employee development
Computer literacy (including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
Must be able to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, and moderate to heavy lifting

Nice To Haves

Oilfield equipment manufacturing knowledge preferred
Working knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies preferred

Responsibilities

Organizing, planning, coordinating, and staffing the Production department
Meeting production, quality, and safety targets
Directly managing, coaching, and developing all department personnel
Performance management, including coaching, discipline, and input into hiring and termination decisions
Managing the department in a cost-effective manner through sound production planning and resource allocation
Exercising independent judgment in production scheduling, staffing, and operational decision-making
Maintaining the necessary tools, equipment, and supplies to support production requirements
Reviewing production records for accuracy and performance tracking
Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Assisting and recommending in equipment acquisition, upgrades, and process improvements
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the machining shop areas
Generating non-compliance reports and initiating corrective and preventative actions
Maintaining and promoting a safe working environment in accordance with HSE procedures
Complying with all NOV Company and Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures
Ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational goals
Other duties as assigned by Plant Manager