Manufacturing Manager

Job Title

National Oilwell Varco is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with a global HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) program and a strong commitment to the safety of our employees. Our products are used by major Energy and Service companies to drill and complete oil & gas wells all across the globe.

Our Conroe Facility produces downhole products for drilling activities in North America. Our plant has high demand and is operating 24/7 to produce these products for our customers. To meet the demand for our products, we provide employees with an air-conditioned environment, highly organized and clean 300,000 SQ. ft. fabrication facility, new CNC Machines (Mazak, Mori Sieke, DMG Mori, Weiler, etc.), and a strong safety program designed to ensure our team goes home safe to their families after every shift.

At NOV and at our 500 Conroe Park West location, we recognize the value of people. Building strong work relationships is key to keeping talented, reliable, and loyal employees. That's why we work hard to ensure our team feels appreciated for their hard work. Collaboration, respect, integrity and accountability are core concepts for our success.

Why Would I Want to Join the Team?

• Competitive Wages
• Opportunities for Professional & Personal Growth and Learning
• Great Health & Wellness Benefits
• Outstanding Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay Programs

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Safety Compliance: Enforcing safety regulations and protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Quality Control: Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure products meet established standards.
• Production Planning and Scheduling: Creating and managing production schedules, coordinating resources (labor, materials, equipment), and optimizing workflows to meet production targets. Collaborates directly with Purchasing, Planning and Scheduling to meet production schedules.
• Staff Management: Hiring, training, and supervising production staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to perform their duties effectively.
• Process Optimization: Identifying areas for improvement in the production process, implementing changes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve on time performance.
• Equipment Maintenance: Work with Maintenance and Operators to ensure equipment is properly maintained and functioning efficiently and coordinating preventative maintenance as needed.
• Inventory Management: Overseeing inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring adequate supply and minimizing waste.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generating production reports, analyzing data, and providing insights to the facility leadership team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with other departments, such as HSE, Quality, Engineering, and Procurement, to ensure smooth production operations.
• Team and People development: Focuses on enhancing individual and collective performance which includes developing strategies and activities to improve skills, knowledge, teamwork, and overall effectiveness.

FACILITY/GROUP -SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS

• Champion facility goals for Quality, Safety, Innovation and Cost - seek opportunities to provide feedback on process improvements, cost savings, and opportunities to work more efficiently and/or safely.
• Remain open to feedback and collaboration with other departments and business units.
• Regular attendance and timeliness.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering (industrial, manufacturing, mechanical), business administration, or operations management preferred; Equivalent years of prior relevant experience considered.
• Certifications: Certifications like Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMEng), Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or Six Sigma Green Belt a plus.
• Experience: Direct experience in a manufacturing environment required in roles such as production supervisor, operations analyst, or production manager.
• Management Experience: Demonstrable experience managing teams, overseeing production processes, and implementing process improvements required.
• Industry Knowledge: Specific knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and relevant regulations required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES /COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Planning & Organizing
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Stress Tolerance/Resilience
• Decision Making
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Reliability
• Reaction Time
• Problem Sensitivity
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Production and Processing
• Operation and Control
• Operations Monitoring
• Quality Control Analysis
• Reading Comprehension
• Near Vision

Job Info

• Job Identification 43106
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 08:47 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 500 Conroe Park West Drive, Conroe, TX, 77303, US