Production Manager

NOV; Grand Bay (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking a facilities/production leader in Grand Bay, Alabama to assist the Plant Manager with daily operations and strategic execution. You will help oversee production performance, scheduling, materials, maintenance, procurement, and operational support to ensure on-time customer delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost reduction, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning KPI deployment, budgeting, and staff development in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management or related field.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or production management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP SAP or Oracle is required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Plant Manager in planning and directing daily plant operations.
• Help oversee production performance, workforce planning, materials, maintenance, procurement, and operational support functions.
• Promote a safe, clean, and quality-focused work environment.
• Ensure production schedules are met and customer delivery commitments are supported.
• Assist with facility goals, KPI execution, strategy deployment, and profitability targets.
• Review Monthly P&L statements with the Plant Manager to review plant performance.
• Support budget monitoring, inventory management, cost reduction, and capital planning initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop personnel through regular communication, feedback, and performance discussions.
• Support quality systems, certifications, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with leadership to identify equipment needs, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

• Support the Plant Manager in planning and directing daily plant operations.
• Help oversee production performance, workforce planning, materials, maintenance, procurement, and operational support functions.
• Promote a safe, clean, and quality-focused work environment.
• Ensure production schedules are met and customer delivery commitments are supported.
• Assist with facility goals, KPI execution, strategy deployment, and profitability targets.
• Review Monthly P&L Statements with the Plant manager to review plant performance.
• Support budget monitoring, inventory management, cost reduction, and capital planning initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop personnel through regular communication, feedback, and performance discussions.
• Support quality systems, certifications, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with leadership to identify equipment needs, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Plant Manager in planning and directing daily plant operations.
• Help oversee production performance, workforce planning, materials, maintenance, procurement, and operational support functions.
• Promote a safe, clean, and quality-focused work environment.
• Ensure production schedules are met and customer delivery commitments are supported.
• Assist with facility goals, KPI execution, strategy deployment, and profitability targets.
• Review Monthly P&L Statements with the Plant manager to review plant performance.
• Support budget monitoring, inventory management, cost reduction, and capital planning initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop personnel through regular communication, feedback, and performance discussions.
• Support quality systems, certifications, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with leadership to identify equipment needs, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Support the Plant Manager in planning and directing daily plant operations.
• Help oversee production performance, workforce planning, materials, maintenance, procurement, and operational support functions.
• Promote a safe, clean, and quality-focused work environment.
• Ensure production schedules are met and customer delivery commitments are supported.
• Assist with facility goals, KPI execution, strategy deployment, and profitability targets.
• Review Monthly P&L Statements with the Plant manager to review plant performance.
• Support budget monitoring, inventory management, cost reduction, and capital planning initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop personnel through regular communication, feedback, and performance discussions.
• Support quality systems, certifications, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with leadership to identify equipment needs, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Meet with facility management to review planning for equipment, facilities, manpower, and production needs.
• Assist with implementation of corporate and facility policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with direct reports to ensure goals and expectations are understood and met.
• Help establish and manage production plans and schedules to meet customer promise dates.
• Monitor inventory levels to support planned inventory turns and reduce excess or obsolete materials.
• Participate in cost reduction projects and operational improvement initiatives.
• Assist in achieving output, gross margin, cash driver, and profitability objectives.
• Maintain compliance with NOV HSE, Quality, and company standards.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes, noise, and regular walking throughout the facility.
• Travel may be required up to 10%.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 3 years of previous supervisory or production management experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand financial performance, profitability, budgets, and operational metrics.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing, assembly practices, production planning, and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience with ERP Systems (SAP or Oracle) is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to walk throughout the facility, bend, stoop, push, pull, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.