Program Manager Advanced Manufacturing Engineering WCP (Well Construction Products)

Job Overview:

Weatherford has a great opportunity for an experienced Program Manager Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to join the WCP (Well Construction Products) Team in Houston. The Program Manager Advanced Manufacturing Engineering for WCP is responsible for leading and coordinating cross-functional teams to develop and implement advanced manufacturing engineering projects. This includes overseeing the design, development, deployment, and commercialization of products and new technologies to improve production efficiency, costs, quality, and safety. The Program Manager will be responsible for multiple VAVE projects within the WCP Product Lines and will be a key stakeholder on New Technology Transfer Processes. The candidate must possess a good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials engineering, and engineering principles, and be able to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

OPERATIONS

• Attends design reviews as necessary to deliver designs for manufacture that meet the outcomes required to accelerate commercial opportunities and returns on investment.
• Creates internal and external supply chain plans for new products and technologies being developed/commercialized by engineering (R&D, Sustaining, VAVE, etc.).
• Performs ad-hoc analysis on strategic products to create new supply chain plans aimed at reducing product costs.
• Responsible for technology transfer activities once he’s assigned to specific projects.
• Leads Value Analysis and Value Engineering activities as necessary to reduce or achieve cost of goods targets.
• Implements systems and controls to manage different steps of the PD&C process/manufacturing and measures their effectiveness.
• Supports other Supply Chain/Manufacturing activities, such as ACQ and MOQ setting, identification and approval of third-party suppliers, SKU rationalization, and others, to further reduce product costs and/or improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Resolves conflicts between standard production and product delivery for new products by coordinating with Materials Management, Category Management, and manufacturing leadership.
• Performs other duties as needed to support the Supply Chain organization.

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

• Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By.
• Places Quality, Health & Safety, 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.
• Develop and maintain supply chain procedures and work instructions ensuring full compliance to HSE and quality expectations.

QUALITY

• Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System.
• Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement.

COMMUNICATION

• Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external.
• Aligns strategic roadmap with key stakeholders across the company.

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 policy and procedure
• Responsible for achieving the commercial cost of goods sold target for associated WCT products.
• Report variances between PD&C target costs and commercial targets.
• Responsible for the on time, on budget delivery for all assigned projects.
• Responsible for reporting on monthly planned vs actual progress of assigned projects.

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

• Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance and business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience.
• Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential.
• Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning and regular coaching opportunities
• Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources and Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment and retention of key personnel and to foster an environment that supports the attraction and retention of a high performing talented workforce

VISION & LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour, and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times.

Experience & Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technology field.
• 10+ years of experience in Technology in an environment of both manufactured and sourced finished goods and/or related supply chain management including design, implementation, and execution of manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies and the ability to integrate those into the operation.
• Experience with Weatherford business and knowledge of Well Construction Services and Products.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and the key drivers.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as strong skills as a negotiator to reach consensus, alignment, and commitment.
• Committed person with a flexible attitude to work patterns.
• Able and willing to push through constraints in an engaging and collaborative manner.
• Methodical and naturally inquisitive mindset.
• Proven ability to manage and lead projects over a matrix organization.

Experience & Qualifications Preferred:

• MBA or master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
• PE, Lean / Six Sigma, and/or PMP certifications.

About Us:

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford. Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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