Weatherford has an opening for a R&M Manager that will sit in Odessa, TX or El Reno, OK and is responsible for all aspects operating the R&M Facility(s). Including providing overall direction, planning, scheduling, coordination and execution with regards to Safety, Quality and Cost with all direct and support employees at the facility. The R&M Manager will also be responsible for achieving the assigned Key Performance Indicators and Objectives defined timely in order to satisfy operational demands and business needs. This will be accomplished through consistent implementation and daily execution of our global R&M standards ensuring user compliance throughout the R&M cycle.

Roles & Responsibilities

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE 

Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s HSE, Security, & Compliance policies, Management Systems, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company’s IOGP Lifesaving rules. Places Safety, Quality, Health, Security, and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk. Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations. Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises. Maintain appropriate Job Safety Analysis (JSA) / Hazard Risk Assessment (HRA) for all R&M workshop associated task ensuring all employees and task are carried out in a safe manner and condition providing an incident free environment. Conduct weekly Hazard Hunts to proactively identify, address or mitigate opportunities to injure employees. Execute all other communicated HSE best practices as shared by Global R&M HQ timely and effectively as applicable to your facility.

QUALITY 

Responsible for alignment with Weatherford & Industry Quality policies and GPL standards taking an active role in the compliance, adherence and execution of all products and services flowing through the R&M facility. Maintain acceptable service quality performance and output across all areas of the workshop and continually seek and communicate areas for improvement and enhancement to GPL and the global R&M team.

OPERATIONS 

Effectively manage cross functional relationships, expectations and consistent communication with other departments to support effective use of manpower, materials, and equipment as well as drive productivity and to deliver on-time delivery (OTD) daily to the operational needs. Operate fully in relationship to HUB, Spoke and COE models established for your respective area. Interface with Company engineers, strategic sourcing, project management, human resources, logistics, customer service, and accounting personnel regarding facility operations, process optimization, methods development, personnel development, outside supplier development and performance, strategic project implementation, quotes, and order management for analyzing and preparing monthly financial reporting. Oversee planning and scheduling of production and authorize all necessary resources to meet OTD expectations within the R&M budget. Develop and implement improvements to productivity, cost management and inventory management, including evaluating and maintaining appropriate levels of R&M parts responsible for OTD. Ensure proper use, care and preventive maintenance for all R&M workshop equipment providing optimal working condition and utilization to maximize personnel productivity minimizing repair cost and downtime impeding OTD. Responsible for the collaboration, implementation and executions of continuous improvement activities ensuring that Lean concepts are incorporated into the design, build and daily operations of the R&M facility locations which will drive optimized OTD and Cost. Various continuous improvement or development projects as assigned.

 

COMMUNICATION 

Drives and maintains effective visibility and communications with all key stakeholders and employees both internal and external (where appropriate) enabling smooth daily operation of R&M facility efficiently.

FINANCIAL 

All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses. Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policies, processes and procedures. Effectively manage routine R&M projects to include establishing operating budgets, cost justification, quoting equipment and contractors, maintaining records, executing deliverables, meeting time and cost restraints. Oversee budget for operating costs and reviews and controls expenditures at the facility to ensure the facility’s expenditures remain within annual budget expectations.

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT 

Leads, mentors, and provides supervision for the R&M employees, as well as other facility personnel responsible for personnel management; plan for personnel changes, forecast changes in personnel levels, source local recruits. All employees should engage on a regular basis with their manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives, and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career and developmental potential. Actively engage employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities. Collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce.

REQUIRED 

Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent to 10+ years of experience related to R&M and/or manufacturing 5-8 years min experience in a manufacturing or R&M setting with hands on involvement in leading productivity improvement via setup reduction, tooling improvements, etc. Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience with multiple direct reports Legally authorized to work in assigned location. Have experience overseeing multiple facilities

PREFERRED

Fundamental Lean Training and background knowledge of lean principles Strong understanding and experience in the oil & gas industry Experience working in a multi-product line plant serving international customers Ability to interact in language relevant in local plant

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED 

Ability to interact in English and potentially other language relevant in local area. Proficient in MS Office suite Strong organizational skills and high degree of attention to detail and follow through Excellent leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills Effective communicator Ability to delegate work effectively Understanding of budgetary process and fiscal responsibility requirements Excellent project management and problem-solving skills Strong training and presentation skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize General knowledge of purchasing, inventory control and oilfield related parts Understanding of production scheduling, industrialized processes, application of LEAN principles

PREFERRED

Detailed understanding of MRP, with experience in JD Edwards and or Oracle OTM a plus Demonstrated experience developing supply chains to improve operational performance and on-time delivery, lead time and cost. Experience of fully burdened plant model

Travel Requirement:

This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to:  10-25%    In the first year expect 50% travel

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