Manufacturing Professional - Projects & Initiatives

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Professional - Projects & Initiatives to drive process standardization, system optimization, data governance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Operations to align initiatives, manage Oracle data, and push for operational excellence while supporting inventory accuracy and KPI improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with manufacturing exposure.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations or CI projects.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Oracle, and data management.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement manufacturing processes, IT tools, training programs, and value stream initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to align processes.
• Maintain material master data in Oracle and ensure data accuracy.
• Support data governance to improve efficiency and decision making.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes for operational excellence.
• Assist with inventory management and reconcile discrepancies.
• Drive projects while aligning with organizational goals and standards.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and implement corrective actions.
• Promote best practices and standardized work across teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Independent working

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma/GED with 4 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Manufacturing Professional - Projects & Initiatives

Driving Manufacturing Excellence Through Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement?

Do you enjoy leading manufacturing projects, improving processes, and driving operational efficiency across the production environment?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Fuel your passion

The Manufacturing Professional - Projects & Initiatives plays a critical role in driving manufacturing excellence by supporting process standardization, system optimization, data governance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role collaborates closely with manufacturing and supporting functions to enhance operational performance, improve data accuracy, and ensure the successful execution of strategic projects that contribute to business objectives and operational efficiency.

As a Manufacturing Professional - Projects & Initiatives, you will be responsible for:

• Defining and implementing manufacturing processes, IT tools, training programs, and value stream initiatives to support the manufacturing community.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to drive effective information sharing and process alignment.
• Managing and maintaining material master data accuracy within the Oracle system.
• Supporting data governance initiatives to improve operational efficiency and business decision-making.
• Monitoring and improving manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Assisting with inventory management activities and ensuring inventory accuracy across manufacturing operations.
• Supporting annual physical inventory activities and helping resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Driving manufacturing projects and initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Identifying opportunities for process optimization and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Supporting the adoption of best practices, standardized work methods, and operational improvements across manufacturing teams.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Have a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience as an alternative qualification.
• Have experience supporting manufacturing operations, projects, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Have exposure to ERP systems, preferably Oracle, and data management processes.
• Have experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a manufacturing environment.
• Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and implement improvements.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Have the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Professional - Production Planning & Scheduling

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.