Area Manager

NOV; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV Pipex is seeking an Area Manager to oversee the fabrication and manufacturing process, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective project management and compliance with safety standards. A challenging role focused on innovation and leadership within a global company, offering opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth and development

A supportive work environment with a focus on safety and innovation

The chance to work with cutting-edge materials and technologies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to drive change and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and information-sharing practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve the fabrication/manufacturing process to meet customer deadlines.
• Manage factory costs, including overtime budgets.
• Drive performance standards to ensure customer requirements are met.

Skills

Business acumen

Strategic decision-making

Time management

Excellent communication

Personal accountability

Job description

About the Role
As Area Manager at NOV Pipex, you will be responsible and accountable for the complete fabrication and manufacturing process, ensuring on-time delivery to our customers. Your role involves overseeing factory operations, monitoring project progress, and driving improvements to maximise reliability and minimise costs. You will collaborate with various departments and uphold the highest standards in quality, safety, and environmental compliance.

About the Company
NOV Pipex designs, manufactures, and installs bespoke thermoplastic and advanced composite solutions. Our products serve a diverse range of industries, including wastewater treatment and naval applications. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, NOV Pipex delivers tailored systems that meet complex industrial demands.

What We Offer

• A challenging and rewarding role within a global leader in engineered solutions
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive work environment with a focus on safety and innovation
• The chance to work with cutting-edge materials and technologies

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve the fabrication/manufacturing process to meet customer deadlines
• Minimise waste, duplication, and non-value-added efforts
• Manage factory costs, including overtime budgets
• Lead staff training and development, enhancing team performance
• Ensure technical, BMS, and SHE standards compliance
• Promote workplace safety through clear risk communication and instruction (RAMS, COSHH)
• Maintain high workmanship standards and associated documentation (pxQ)
• Manage product flow through the factory up to dispatch readiness
• Drive performance standards and ensure customer requirements are met or exceeded
• Coordinate factory operations and monitor performance of operatives
• Ensure customer due dates are met through proactive factory planning
• Maintain PX Standards to ensure customer satisfaction
• Supervise third-party visitors and workers within the factory
• Investigate and implement corrective actions for incidents and quality issues
• Promote and enforce Pipex px BMS practices within the team
• Document and report team performance issues via Digital Diary
• Fulfil other duties as required by the business, including travel

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic decision-making
• Proven ability to drive change and influence stakeholders
• Strong judgement under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and information-sharing practices
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Personal accountability in challenging scenarios
• Motivated by challenges and committed to achieving long-term goals
• Professional in representation and documentation

Soft Skills (optional)

• Strong internal and external customer focus
• Effective communicator with both executives and factory operators
• Collaborative and solution-oriented team player
• Diplomatic yet firm in negotiations
• Dedicated to personal development and career growth

Why Join Us?
Join our Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. At NOV, we are a purpose-driven organization helping to shape the future of energy through innovation, experience, and curiosity.