Lean Manager

Job Description

Weatherford is hiring for Lean Manager in Houston, Texas. This is a hands on, rewarding role where you will provide hands-on leadership to implement and drive the Weatherford Lean Program at the designated facilitiers. This position spearheads the conversion to a lean manufacturing organization thru the implementation of the Lean Methodology and creating a new culture of continuous improvement toward process efficiency. Weatherford provides excellent benefits and fantastic career progression. 

OPERATIONAL CAPABILTY

• Engage in dialogue with Senior Leadership collaborating and clarifying business objectives to develop strategic and tactical Lean plans for the designated Hesmisphere, including Flag Ship and other locations.
• Align execution of the Weatherford Lean Program to ensure efficiency and effvectiveness of the broader R&M Fulfillment System.
• Implement Weatherford Lean Program for the designated Hesmisphere, including Flag Ship and other locations delivering consistently year-over-year process efficiency improvements which translate into financial benefits to reduce Services and R&M (Repair & Maintenance) costs and/or general spending.
• Develop and drive Value Stream Mapping (VSM), including developing VSM continuous improvement road maps and kaizen plans.
• Identify, create, and sustain process standardization. Develop and implement standard work.
• Identify process improvement opportunities in collaboration with other functional leaders, employees, and customers. Prioritize opportunities and create and execute kaizen plans.
• Facilitate lean daily management, promote initiatives to create Lean culture including Gemba walks, 6S/visual management, kaizen, shop floor problem solving.
• Assist, teach, coach, and mentor Site Lean Specialists on:
  • Hoshin Kanri and A3 thinking
  • Develop and drive value stream mapping (VSM)
  • VSM continuous improvement road maps and action plans.
  • Identify, create, and sustain standard processes throughout the organization.
  • Daily Shop Floor Management (DSFM) and Office Daily Management (ODM) implementation.
  • Problem Solving
  • Facilitation of both process and transactional improvement Kaizens
  • Categorize opportunities as improvement opportunities as just do it activities, projects, or kaizen events.
  • Facilitate lean daily management, promote initiatives to create Lean culture including Gemba walk, 6S/visual management.
  • Teaching Lean tools / methodology
• Act as Lean SME for the Weatherford designated facilities.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

• Process efficiency improvement which translates into financial benefits to reduce product costs, repair, or service costs.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

• Site Lean Specialists report to the Lean Leader (3 to 5 direct reports)
• Teach Weatherford lean training curriculum.
• Mentor, influence and develop potential lean practitioner.

VISION & LEADERSHIP

• Provide the necessary leadership to promote change and lean transformation efforts throughout the assigned facilities and across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing leadership positions such Continuous Improvement Manager, Master Black Belt, Lean Transformation Manager, or similar role.
• Proven experience as Kaizen Facilitator
• Successful practical experience in VSM, Mixed Model Value Stream, 6S, 5Why, TPM, Standard Work, Mistake Proofing, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Kanban, SMED, Types of Waste & Waste Reduction, Visual Management, Shop Floor Management, Hoshin Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, PDCA and/or DMAIC cycles, and Design of Lean Site Layouts.

Additional Information

• Advanced knowledge and the ability to teach VSM, Mixed Model Value Stream, 6S, 5Why, TPM, Standard Work, Mistake Proofing, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Kanban, SMED, Types of Waste & Waste Reduction, Visual Management, Shop Floor Management, Hoshin Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, PDCA and/or DMAIC cycles, and Design of Lean Site Layouts.
• Excellent leadership traits with the ability to inspire and motivate the people around you.
• Ability to translate business needs into strategy and tactical plans.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively communicate at all levels in the organization from the shop floor to senior management.
• Hands- on, energetic person who spends time on the shop floor working to engage & sustain employees in a Lean culture
• The ability to be an “ambassador of change”
• Strong organizational and computer skills, including experience in MS Office and manufacturing software
• The ability to shift priorities and manage time in a fast-paced environment
• Tenacious in learning the specifics of the business
• Strong training and presentation skills