Department Manager, Accessories

About the role

The Accessories Department Manager is responsible for managing accessory production within Vallourec's goals and standards. This is a strategic and senior line-management position involving technical and administrative duties, coupled with direct manufacturing and production control responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and departmental performance measures.
• Lead continuous improvement projects through process changes, operational investments, or capital investments to ensure optimization of resource efficiency.
• Daily monitoring and management of machines, finishing, and assembly through GEMBA to ensure quality standards are met.
• Participate in management reviews of the quality system, including the preparation, response, and review of pertinent quality reports.
• Define personnel qualification requirements for accessories personnel. Organize, initiate, and conduct training to meet the requirements. Assist in all stages of the employee training program.
• Evaluate, develop, and direct the implementation of personnel and equipment requirements to meet the goals and standards of the Company.
• Track and report compliance with these goals and standards to upper management as needed.
• Responsible for implementing and carrying out the Company’s safety and loss prevention activities in the department.
• Lead the department’s operational and financial reviews. Maintain operational and capital budget performance for the department and implement these budgets as approved by management.
• Responsible for internal control compliance of the department.
• Work closely with Sales, R&D, TCC, and Industrial Excellence to ensure optimal capabilities and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare standard operating procedures for departmental manufacturing operations.
• Analyze and evaluate rework and scrap to make recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in business or engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, production control, engineering or quality.
• 5+ years of direct metalworking shop experience or 5+ years as an engineer in manufacturing.
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing oilfield-related products.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Effective collaboration and contribution to team success.
• Positive, proactive mindset in adapting to change.
• Accountability and initiative in work.
• Reliability and pride in performance.
• High attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement and challenge of the status quo.
• Support and development of others through shared learning.