Interim Manufacturing Relocation & Transformation Lead

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Interim Business Transition & Relocation Manager to lead the transformation of the German manufacturing footprint, including facility relocation, outsourcing assessment, operating model design, and measurable cost and efficiency improvements.

In this role you will partner with senior leadership to review current operations, define the future-state model, and drive programs that deliver cost reductions, productivity gains, and enhanced

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• MBA or advanced business qualification preferred.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) preferred.
• Ability to speak, write and read English required
• Ability to speak, write and read English preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end facility relocation execution, including equipment, inventory, people, and operational activities.
• Develop and manage relocation plans covering schedule, budget, resources, risks, and continuity requirements.
• Coordinate contractors, facility providers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain customer delivery, business continuity, and milestone delivery throughout transition.
• Execute approved outsourcing and supplier transition plans, including supplier onboarding, qualification, and implementation.
• Coordinate transfer of products, processes, documentation, and operational requirements across functions.
• Monitor supplier performance against service, quality, cost, and delivery targets, escalating risks and supporting contract implementation where required.
• Lead supply chain and warehouse improvement initiatives covering inventory accuracy, logistics, material flow, warehouse controls, supplier performance, and procurement effectiveness.
• Deliver measurable reductions in working capital and operational cost while improving service levels and resilience.
• Lead workforce transition planning for relocation and outsourcing activities, working with HR and functional leaders to implement approved organizational changes.
• Define roles, accountability, capability gaps, and training needs, then monitor workforce productivity and operational effectiveness after implementation.
• Maintain the transformation plan, schedule, budget, risk register, action log, and benefits tracker.
• Run program reviews, report progress to executive leadership, and escalate…?
• Ensure delivery of agreed cost reduction, productivity, and operational efficiency targets.
• Manufacturing transformation completed on time, within budget, and without customer disruption.
• Agreed cost reduction, productivity, working capital, and ROI targets delivered.
• Outsourcing, supply chain, warehouse, and organizational transitions completed with controlled risk.

Skills

Operational execution

Lean Manufacturing

Change management

Project management

Supply chain optimization

Cost reduction

Supplier management

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

MBA or advanced business qualification

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Job description

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Interim Business Transition & Relocation Manager to lead the transformation of the German manufacturing footprint, including facility relocation, outsourcing assessment, operating model design, and measurable cost and efficiency improvements.

In this role you will partner with senior leadership to review current operations, define the future-state model, and drive programs that deliver cost reductions, productivity gains, and enhanced