Fishing & Whipstocks Product Line Supervisor

Wild Cat Oil Tools; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Cat Oil Tools in Odessa, Texas seeks a management professional to oversee their Fishing and Whipstocks product lines. The role involves ensuring product quality, monitoring operational metrics, and developing strategies to improve efficiency and cost control.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong technical knowledge of these products, and supervisory or leadership experience. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential for managing operations effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fishing tools or related operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Fishing and Whipstocks product lines including inventory and quality.
• Develop strategies for efficiency and cost control.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for product quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge of Fishing and Whipstocks products

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Inventory management

Manufacturing processes

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Fishing and Whipstocks product lines, including inventory, quality, and product availability.


• Monitor product line performance, profitability, and operational metrics.


• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and cost control.


• Ensure products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and company requirements.


• Coordinate production priorities to meet customer delivery schedules and operational demands.


• Maintain compliance with company quality systems and applicable industry standards.


• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.


• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.


• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers regarding Fishing and Whipstocks products.


• Assist sales and operations teams with product selection, quotations, and technical inquiries.


• Support field operations by addressing product performance concerns and identifying improvement opportunities.


• Participate in customer visits, training, and product demonstrations as needed.


• Supervise and develop product line personnel.


• Establish performance expectations and provide coaching, training, and performance evaluations.


• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.


• Ensure employees comply with company policies and procedures.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in fishing tools, whipstocks, downhole tools, or related operations.


• Previous supervisory or leadership experience


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, assembly, and quality control systems.


• Experience with inventory management, production planning, and operational metrics.


• Strong technical knowledge of Fishing and Whipstocks products and applications.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing reporting tools.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.