MANUFACTURING SHOP MANAGER

Manufacturing Shop Manager – BOP Facility

Location: Houston, TX

About Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM)

Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM) is a globally recognized multinational company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. With more than 2,500 employees worldwide, WOM operates manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, sales offices, and assembly/testing workshops across Houston, Texas; Pune, India; Aberdeen, Scotland; Dubai, UAE; Seoul, South Korea; Jakarta, Indonesia; Ashgabat, Turkmenistan; and Singapore.

We are currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Shop Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Houston-based BOP Facility. This position is responsible for directing and coordinating manufacturing operations while ensuring production objectives, quality standards, safety requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives are achieved in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all manufacturing operations within company policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership in developing and implementing strategic plans that support operational growth and efficiency.
• Establish, monitor, and manage all shift production schedules.
• Facilitate and lead production and plant meetings.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe facility is maintained at all times.
• Establish, implement, and enforce plant policies and procedures.
• Oversee quality control processes for all manufactured products.
• Monitor employee performance and conduct performance evaluations.
• Lead, coach, and manage production teams in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assess staffing requirements and recommend hiring needs.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, determine root causes of production or quality issues, analyze data, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) is fully implemented and maintained to support industry certifications and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Champion the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Management System and promote a strong safety culture.
• Protect employees from reprisal when reporting incidents, hazards, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with WOM's Quality Policy, HSE Policy, QMS, and HSEMS requirements.
• Drive customer satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality products and services.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5-7 years of machine shop experience, preferably in an API-regulated environment.
• 2-3 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of API standards, processes, and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee manufacturing, production planning, and workforce management.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Technical or vocational certification.
• Experience managing manufacturing within the oil and gas equipment manufacturing industry.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives. 

WOM offers long term, stable employment in a comfortable environment. WOM has an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: Company sponsored insurance, a 401(k) plan; paid holidays, and vacation.