Product Manager

Oil States International; Arlington, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Oil States Industries, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager to coordinate all activities for a product line—ensuring orders meet engineering specs, are delivered on time, and align with customer requirements.

You will manage inventory, forecasting, cost control, manufacturing oversight and margins to maximize profitability while liaising with customers as the main contact. This role demands cross-functional collaboration and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in either business or engineering.
• Four to seven years experience in a manufacturing or supervisory position.
• Highly organized individual able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of computers and software (Project Scheduling, Word Processing, and Spreadsheets).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact between Company and Customer.
• Maintain direct involvement with engineering, manufacturing and quality departments.
• Create customer specific quotations based on standard pricing sheets.
• Prepare sales orders and purchase order review packages for distribution to all departments on new orders.
• Initiate work orders and drawing requests to create bill of materials which are then entered into Glovia.
• Requisition raw or FG material based on inventory planning, projected backlog, and new orders.
• Monitor all raw materials and final component processing with Purchasing and the Materials Coordinator to ensure the movement of the material or work in process through all stages of production.
• Maintain project schedules and prepare progress reports.
• Prepare and submit variation orders when applicable.
• Coordinate activities between departments for revised purchase order requirements.
• Coordinate all packaging and shipping requirements and initiate final invoices on completed orders.
• Ensure all required product documentation is prepared, compiled and submitted through Document Control.
• Continuously compile and analyze product line costs and margins to ensure target levels are achieved.
• Provide sales and margin forecasts to upper management for the preparation of annual operating plans and quarterly / monthly reports.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

Project Scheduling

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

For over 80 years, Oil States has been a highly respected technology and solutions pioneer manufacturing diverse products for offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, defense, and general industrial applications worldwide.

Oil States Industries, Inc. recognizes that our diverse workforce is our greatest asset. We offer a competitive compensation package, including paid time off as well as health insurance eligibility on the first day of employment. Paid time off includes vacation, holiday and sick time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long and short term disability, and flexible spending accounts. When we contribute to the company’s success, we all win.

Come join our team!

Oil States is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Product Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall coordination of all activities associated with a specific product line to ensure orders are completed according to engineering specifications, delivered on time and meet the customer’s requirements. The Product Manager will be the main contact for the customer and is specifically responsible for all commercial, scheduling and shipping interfaces with the customer. The Product Manager will monitor and maintain the product lines’ inventory levels, forecasting, cost control, manufacturing oversight and overall margins to maximize profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary contact between Company and Customer.
• Maintain direct involvement with engineering, manufacturing and quality departments.
• Create customer specific quotations based on standard pricing sheets.
• Prepare sales orders and purchase order review packages for distribution to all departments on new orders.
• Initiate work orders and drawing requests to create bill of materials which are then entered into Glovia.
• Requisition raw or FG material based on inventory planning, projected backlog, and new orders.
• Monitor all raw materials and final component processing with Purchasing and the Materials Coordinator to ensure the movement of the material or work in process through all stages of production. Provide department supervisors with detailed and specific information concerning product requirements, such as required third party inspection, completion timetable and other order specific information.
• Maintain project schedules and prepare progress reports.
• Prepare and submit variation orders when applicable.
• Coordinate activities between departments for revised purchase order requirements.
• Coordinate all packaging and shipping requirements and initiate final invoices on completed orders.
• Ensure all required product documentation is prepared, compiled and submitted through Document Control.
• Continuously compile and analyze product line costs and margins to ensure target levels are achieved.
• Provide sales and margin forecasts to upper management for the preparation of annual operating plans and quarterly / monthly reports.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend trade shows and visit Customers.
• Investigate methods to simplify, streamline or standardize production activities.
• Investigate and implement methods which will reduce product line costs or improve capacity.
• Provide support to A/R in collecting delinquent invoice payments.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in either business or engineering.
• Four to Seven years experience in a manufacturing or supervisory position.
• Highly organized individual able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of computers and software (Project Scheduling, Word Processing, and Spreadsheets).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow and relay detailed and complex instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting typically associated with computer usage.
• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, carrying and lifting of up to 20 pounds throughout the workday.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS –

By contractual requirements this position requires that all persons establish proof of US Citizenship. Dual Citizenship (US citizenship and citizenship of some other country) cannot be accepted. You will be required to provide original or certified copies of documents establishing your citizenship prior to consideration for this position.

Be part of what’s next at Oil States!

Over 80 years in business

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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