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
- 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.
- 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
