Interim Manufacturing Relocation & Transformation Lead

Forum Energy Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. in Houston seeks 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 improvements in cost, efficiency, and resilience.

You will partner with senior leadership to review operations, develop a future-state model, maintain business continuity, and deliver targeted cost reductions and productivity gains across

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing transformations.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• English communication required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end facility relocation execution, including equipment, inventory, people, and operations.
• Develop relocation plans: schedule, budget, resources, risks and continuity.
• Coordinate contractors, facility providers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance against targets and support contract implementation where required.
• Lead supply chain and warehouse improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve service levels.
• Define roles and training needs, monitor workforce productivity after implementation.
• Maintain transformation plan, schedule, budget, risk log and benefits tracker.
• Deliver agreed cost reduction, productivity and operational efficiency targets.

Skills

Operational execution

Lean Manufacturing

Change management

Project management

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Supply Chain

MBA preferred

PM certification preferred

Job description

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. in Houston seeks 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 improvements in cost, efficiency, and resilience.

You will partner with senior leadership to review operations, develop a future-state model, maintain business continuity, and deliver targeted cost reductions and productivity gains across