Overview

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.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.

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 offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.

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.

Job Requirements

OPERATIONS

• Defines the overall Manufacturing Excellence strategy that’s aligned with organization goals & objectives
• Drives process improvement in support functions such as procurement, sourcing & planning
• Identifies areas of improvement and establishes key performance indicators (KPI’s) to measure progress and success
• Creates a roadmap for implementing lean manufacturing processes, process optimization and performance improvement initiatives
• Leads and motivates cross functional teams to achieve operational excellence targets and drives a culture of continuous improvement
• Implements Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools to identify and eliminate waste, improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Develops and deploys standardized processes, best practices and performance metrics to enhance manufacturing performance
• Identifies opportunities for innovation, automation and technology integration to enhance processes and capabilities
• Monitors and analyses manufacturing performance metrics, identifying trends, and generates reports for leadership

COMMUNICATION

• Develops and implements performance metrics and reporting tools that capture progress, success and choke-points
• Supports the development of a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, collaboration among team members and stakeholders
• Presents performance updates, project status and improvement initiatives to senior leadership
• Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external
• Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports

FINANCIAL

• All employees have an accountability to the organisation 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

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

• Becomes the change agent for WFRD locations that have significant opportunities to improve flow, cost and overall performance
• Creates excitement around continuous improvement and eliminating waste
• Promotes an environment and culture of learning by developing training and coaching opportunities on best practices
• Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & 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 & regular coaching opportunities

• Supervisors should 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

VISION & LEADERSHIP

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

• Leads by example and understands the shadow that each employee and manager casts across the organisation

Experience

Experience & Education

REQUIRED

• Batchelor Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field
• 10 years experience in senior leadership within manufacturing operations, preferably in a complex manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence and implementing transformative initiatives
• Proven experience in change management and ability to drive cultural transformation

PREFERRED

• Advanced degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED

• Very strong background in lean manufacturing principles, process optimization and performance improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen etc)
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex data, identify root causes and develop effective solutions
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities with a track record of leading successful cross-functional teams
• Strong communication & presentation skills with proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organsiation
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing technologies, automation and industrialization concepts