Machine Shop Manager

Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services, premium rental tools and well services, and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.

This role involves providing direction to the shop floor personnel, monitor the quality of work, ensure employees receive the proper training, and address maintenance issues. Position will oversee and assist with the daily Plant operations including process and procedure improvement activities.  

Essential functions

• Provide guidance and direction to the production floor personnel.
• Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising
  job results; coaching, counseling, disciplining employees; and initiating, coordinating and
  enforcing systems, policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain training programs in conjunction with the Training Coordinator to ensure that
  all personnel have the necessary skills to perform their duties safely and productively.
• Coordinate daily production floor activities and delegate assignments to production personnel.
• Communicate clear expectations to production personnel, keep them informed of matters pertaining
  to their job and develop personnel growth opportunities.
• Monitor employee work performance relative to expectations and maintain material/workflow through the facility.
• Ensure material handlers supply the workstations with material quickly and efficiently.
• Monitor and enforce safety policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times by educating and directing personnel.
• Ensure equipment and tools are in good working order and available for use when required.
• Ensure all stations are producing product to the company's quality standards.
• Continuously evaluate and modify the plant layout and material workflow for increased throughput
  and productivity.
• Monitor and enforce work start, break, and stop times of the production floor personnel.
• Monitor tidiness of the workstations and machines as well as the shipping and receiving yard.
• Hold regular production meetings with the staff
• Address conflicts of interest and provide solutions.
•  Issue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as tools as necessary.
• Lead the production floor personnel and maintain a positive work atmosphere.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work
  environment.
• Uphold all quality and safety standards applicable to the responsibilities above.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. 

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical stream is preferred
• Should have at least 10 years of specific work experience preferably in the Oil field service industry.
• Must have good verbal communication skills and able to effectively communicate with staff,
  management, customers and vendors. Being multi-lingual is preferred.
• Must possess adequate PC skills to include all MS Office products.
• Must possess sound reasoning skills and have the ability to follow directions.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Strong knowledge of plant and manufacturing operations required.
• Experience with CNC machines, welding, punching, bending and sawing highly preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and parts lists and to apply the metric system.

Position competencies

• Initiating & Driving Change • Acts as a catalyst for and takes responsibility for leading, directing, and managing organizational change • Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions • Creates work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation • Drives step changes in how the company operates • Understands how to change and addresses not only systems and processes, but also cultural aspects of change • Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market • Develops a change strategy that includes milestones and timelines • Accurately assesses the potential barriers and resources necessary for change initiatives • Understands and supports the need for change • Envisions and articulates the intended result of the change process • Provides direction and focus during the change process • Helps to generate support of the changes throughout the organization • Identifies and enlists allies who support the change process • Provides resources, removes barriers, and acts as an advocate for those initiating change
• Result Focused • Establishes clear, specific performance goals, expectations, and priorities • Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully • Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers • Very bottom-line oriented • Steadfastly pushes self and others for results • Navigates quickly and effectively to resolve problems and obstacles • Persists to complete tasks / responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties • Develops a sense of urgency in others to complete tasks • Operates with personal ownership and looks for ways to improve performance all the time • Challenges him- or herself and others to raise the bar on performance • Focuses people on critical activities that yield a high impact • Holds self and others accountable for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget (e.g., models high work standards and demands the same from others)
• Team Work • Blends people into teams when they are needed • Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team • Shares wins and successes • Fosters open dialogue • Lets people finish and be responsible for their work • Seeks consensus among diverse viewpoints as a means of building group commitment • Defines success in terms of the whole team • Creates a feeling of belonging in the team • Values the contributions of all team members • Creates an environment that encourages open communication amongst team members • Creates an environment that encourages collective problem solving amongst team members
• Customer Focus • Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers • Gets first-hand customer information and uses it to understand customers' business issues and needs for improvements in products and services • Acts with customer in mind • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect • Genuinely enjoys working with customers to build long-term partnerships • Creates a sense of customer focus throughout their team/ department/ business unit

Physical demands and work environment

• Ability to work around moving machinery
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and/or ramps while carrying tools requiring a reasonable degree of physical stamina and agility and involving moderate to severe physical exertion
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
• Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.