Manufacturing Projects & Process Excellence Lead

Baker Hughes Gruppe; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Professional to lead projects and initiatives focused on process standardization, system optimization, and data governance across manufacturing operations. You will work with Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to align information sharing, improve data accuracy, and drive operational excellence.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience with ERP exposure is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define and implement manufacturing processes, IT tools, training programs, and value stream initiatives to support the manufacturing community.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to drive information sharing and process alignment.
• Manage and maintain material master data accuracy within the Oracle system.
• Support data governance initiatives to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Assist with inventory management activities and ensure inventory accuracy across manufacturing operations.
• Support annual physical inventory activities and help resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Drive manufacturing projects and initiatives while aligning with organizational goals and standards.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support adoption of best practices, standardized work methods, and improvements across manufacturing teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Independent work

Prioritization

Continuous improvement mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma / GED with 4 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Professional to lead projects and initiatives focused on process standardization, system optimization, and data governance across manufacturing operations. You will work with Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to align information sharing, improve data accuracy, and drive operational excellence.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience with ERP exposure is required.