- Issue and distribute production work orders to manufacturing teams.
Ensure that all released work orders are aligned with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and any updated changes from the Master Scheduler.
Confirm that required documents, routings, and traveler packets are complete and correct.
Track the progress of open work orders through each production stage.
Validate that work orders are progressing according to schedule.
Identify bottlenecks or delays and escalate to the Master Scheduler and Production Leads.
Ensure that completed work orders are properly closed in the ERP system.
Verify that labor, materials, and machine time are accurately recorded and posted.
Support cycle time tracking, variance analysis, and production traceability.
Maintain real-time status updates of active production orders.
Reconcile discrepancies between planned vs. actual progress.
Provide reports on WIP, completions, and order backlogs to the Master Scheduler or Operations leadership.
- Reconcile planned vs. applied hours applied to completed work orders with manufacturing on a regular basis. Address variances with corrective updates.
- Participate in or facilitate production meetings to provide updates and receive direction from the Master Scheduler.
- Work with all other departments and functions of the company to ensure effective processing of customer orders.
- Ensure effective cross-departmental collaboration to process customer orders seamlessly.
- Represent NOV professionally in all communications and external interactions.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, HSE standards, and support process requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
- High school diploma or GED, some college preferred.
- At least 1-3 years of experience in project management, production control, planning, purchasing or manufacturing preferred.
- A firm understanding of blueprints, machining, fabrication, and raw materials is preferable.
An understanding of ERP/MRP planning system operation and function.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required (Excel, Teams, Word), Oracle ERP knowledge a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities; able to manage multiple priorities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Professional, confident, and diplomatic interpersonal skills.
- Proven problem-solving ability, with the capacity to anticipate and adapt to change.
- Team-oriented with a positive, ethical, and motivating approach.
- High Energy self-directed problem solver with a strong bias for action and decision making.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
- FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- 1-3 years of experience in project management, production control, planning, purchasing, or manufacturing
- Understanding of blueprints, machining, fabrication, and raw materials
- Understanding of ERP/MRP planning system operation and function
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Teams, and Word
- Oracle ERP knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Professional, confident, and diplomatic interpersonal skills
- Proven problem-solving ability and adaptability to change
- Team-oriented, positive, ethical, and motivating approach
- Self-directed problem-solving and decision-making ability
NOV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NOV and has not been reviewed or approved by NOV.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life/disability insurance, a global EAP, wellness resources, and paid parental leave; the company also states it pays most U.S. health plan premiums, which bolsters perceived value.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features auto‑enrollment, immediate vesting, and ongoing employer contributions; historical filings and comments point to a generally well‑regarded match even as exact formulas can change.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and widely cited decent PTO at hire are complemented by options like experience‑based vacation credit and a flexible holiday, creating a rounded time‑off offering in many U.S. roles.
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What We Do
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
