Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.

Weatherford 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.

Weatherford is hiring a Senior Shop Operations Manager for our Huntsville Texas facility. The Senior Shop Operations Manager will be working within a supportive, inclusive team in a fast-paced, progressive environment. Weatherford provides training, excellent benefits and fantastic career progression. 

Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies and programs which guide Weatherford in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.  Directs and coordinates these activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.  Meet or exceed budget requirements.  Achieve objectives established for personal and departmental accomplishments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  (not listed in any particular order)

• Directs Weatherford’s manufacturing, production, or operating activities toward the accomplishment of corporate objectives.
• Develops and recommends Weatherford manufacturing policy, and establishes manufacturing department operating policy.
• Defines and recommends manufacturing objectives; develops specific short and long range plans and programs together with supporting budget requests.
• Directs the manufacture of all Weatherford products at lowest cost consistent with established specifications as to quality and quantity.
• Supervises installation and maintenance of all processing equipment used in manufacturing.
• Directs preparation of cost control reports, cost estimates and manpower and facilities requirements forecasts and budget.
• Assists in the preparation of specifications for purchase as to quality, quantity, delivery and service required for purchase of plant equipment, supplies and materials to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Set up and maintain operating inventory controls and levels to conform with budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
• Formulates and installs standard manufacturing practices bases on comparative studies of methods, costs and production figures.
• Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
• Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
• Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

• Must have experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint & ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Should have good communication and organizational skills.
• Manager and supervisor and mentoring training experience.
• Must have supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment of at least 25+ FTE's
• 10+ years manufacturing management experience

 Preferrred: 

• JDE experience
• AutoCAD experience
• Knowledge of welding, machining and assembly technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree