Global Lean Lead
Weatherford
Job Purpose
The Global Lean Lead will provide hands-on leadership to deploy, implement and drive the Lean Program at assigned R&M facilities. This position will spearhead the conversion to a lean organization driving the implementation of Value Stream Management, Materials Planning & Scheduling process improvement techniques and practices, JDE and My Advisor Data Collection and presentation in power BI format, Standard Work, Kanban/Pull Systems, end to end Supply Chain and Distribution Root-Cause Analysis and Problem Solving, Quality at the Source, Lean Daily Management, Just-in-time, Hoshin Kanri, A3/PDCA to create, drive and sustain a new culture of continuous improvement and information flow efficiency.
This position will work closely with other functions in the facility including Operations, Asset & Inventory, Supply Chain, Distribution, Logistics, Procurement, Repair & Maintenance, Finance, Human Resources and Quality.
Roles & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
• Lead the deployment and sustainment of Lean initiatives in collaboration with R&M Managers and Facility Leadership, ensuring alignment with Materials Planning & Scheduling process improvement strategies and APICS / CPIM best practices.
• Identify waste and drive rapid improvement in Value Stream (VSM) information flow activities, develop continuous improvement roadmaps, and implement related action plans.
• Simplify, standardize, and sustain efficient Materials Planning & Scheduling process processes across the Global Repair & Maintenance organization.
• Implement and drive Materials Planning & Scheduling Office Daily Management (ODM) and Lean tools including VSM, 5Why, Standard Work, JDE automation, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Kanban, Visual Management, Hoshin Planning, and PDCA/DMAIC problem-solving cycles.
• Engage employees at all levels, from shop floor to senior management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through daily management, Gemba walks and Lean Materials Planning & Scheduling process improvement techniques and APICS / CPIM best practices.
• Collaborate with R&M teams, functional leaders, and employees to identify process improvement and waste reduction opportunities, categorizing initiatives as actions, projects, or kaizen events. • Act as a change ambassador, promoting Lean culture, driving operational excellence, and ensuring measurable improvements in process efficiency and productivity. • Provide hands-on support on the shop floor, leading by example to sustain employee engagement in Lean initiatives. • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and communication skills.
SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
• Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company's Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company's Rules to Live By
• Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk
• Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations
• Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises
QUALITY
• Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford's Management System
• Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement
OPERATIONS
• This position manages Lean/Six Sigma projects ensuring timelines, milestones and deadlines are organized, coordinated and met
• Ensures that the business case for each project is solid and based on appropriate, clear measures and includes clear goals
• Facilitates transactional process improvements through Lean/Six Sigma methodology focusing on manufacturing and back office
• Incorporates appropriate change management strategies and tools into project management
• Trains the workforce as appropriate
• Facilitates team meetings effectively and productively
• Uses rigorous data collection and analysis to guide effective team decision-making
• Scientifically tests solutions then selects and hardwires the best solutions that eliminate waste and improve efficiency and quality/financial results
• Incorporates a long-term control plan to sustain results
• Prepares and delivers reports/presentations at key intervals throughout the project
• Obtains project sponsor approval at each milestone and at project closure/handoff
COMMUNICATION
• Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external
• Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports
FINANCIAL
• All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses
• Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure
PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT
• Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience
• Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential
• Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford's performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities
• Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce
VISION & LEADERSHIP
• Demonstrates leadership, ethical behavior and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times
Experience & Education
REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Distribution, Logistics, Industrial, or Manufacturing required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in applying Lean in Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution and Transportation, Manufacturing, Aftermarket, Repair & Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence roles in Oil & Gas or heavy industrial industries
• Certified Lean Gold and/or Silver Practitioner strongly preferred and/or Six Sigma Black Belt.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
REQUIRED
• Proven experience in Lean tools, systems and principles implementation and improvement in large global organizations.
• Kaizen event facilitation experience required at all levels of organization
• Proficiency in JDE/MY ADVISOR/Power BI / MS Office preferred.
Travel Requirement: This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to 40%
About Us
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.
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 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.
The Global Lean Lead will provide hands-on leadership to deploy, implement and drive the Lean Program at assigned R&M facilities. This position will spearhead the conversion to a lean organization driving the implementation of Value Stream Management, Materials Planning & Scheduling process improvement techniques and practices, JDE and My Advisor Data Collection and presentation in power BI format, Standard Work, Kanban/Pull Systems, end to end Supply Chain and Distribution Root-Cause Analysis and Problem Solving, Quality at the Source, Lean Daily Management, Just-in-time, Hoshin Kanri, A3/PDCA to create, drive and sustain a new culture of continuous improvement and information flow efficiency.
This position will work closely with other functions in the facility including Operations, Asset & Inventory, Supply Chain, Distribution, Logistics, Procurement, Repair & Maintenance, Finance, Human Resources and Quality.
Roles & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
• Lead the deployment and sustainment of Lean initiatives in collaboration with R&M Managers and Facility Leadership, ensuring alignment with Materials Planning & Scheduling process improvement strategies and APICS / CPIM best practices.
• Identify waste and drive rapid improvement in Value Stream (VSM) information flow activities, develop continuous improvement roadmaps, and implement related action plans.
• Simplify, standardize, and sustain efficient Materials Planning & Scheduling process processes across the Global Repair & Maintenance organization.
• Implement and drive Materials Planning & Scheduling Office Daily Management (ODM) and Lean tools including VSM, 5Why, Standard Work, JDE automation, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Kanban, Visual Management, Hoshin Planning, and PDCA/DMAIC problem-solving cycles.
• Engage employees at all levels, from shop floor to senior management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through daily management, Gemba walks and Lean Materials Planning & Scheduling process improvement techniques and APICS / CPIM best practices.
• Collaborate with R&M teams, functional leaders, and employees to identify process improvement and waste reduction opportunities, categorizing initiatives as actions, projects, or kaizen events. • Act as a change ambassador, promoting Lean culture, driving operational excellence, and ensuring measurable improvements in process efficiency and productivity. • Provide hands-on support on the shop floor, leading by example to sustain employee engagement in Lean initiatives. • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and communication skills.
SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
• Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company's Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company's Rules to Live By
• Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk
• Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations
• Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises
QUALITY
• Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford's Management System
• Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement
OPERATIONS
• This position manages Lean/Six Sigma projects ensuring timelines, milestones and deadlines are organized, coordinated and met
• Ensures that the business case for each project is solid and based on appropriate, clear measures and includes clear goals
• Facilitates transactional process improvements through Lean/Six Sigma methodology focusing on manufacturing and back office
• Incorporates appropriate change management strategies and tools into project management
• Trains the workforce as appropriate
• Facilitates team meetings effectively and productively
• Uses rigorous data collection and analysis to guide effective team decision-making
• Scientifically tests solutions then selects and hardwires the best solutions that eliminate waste and improve efficiency and quality/financial results
• Incorporates a long-term control plan to sustain results
• Prepares and delivers reports/presentations at key intervals throughout the project
• Obtains project sponsor approval at each milestone and at project closure/handoff
COMMUNICATION
• Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external
• Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports
FINANCIAL
• All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses
• Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure
PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT
• Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience
• Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential
• Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford's performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities
• Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce
VISION & LEADERSHIP
• Demonstrates leadership, ethical behavior and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times
Experience & Education
REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Distribution, Logistics, Industrial, or Manufacturing required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in applying Lean in Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution and Transportation, Manufacturing, Aftermarket, Repair & Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence roles in Oil & Gas or heavy industrial industries
• Certified Lean Gold and/or Silver Practitioner strongly preferred and/or Six Sigma Black Belt.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
REQUIRED
• Proven experience in Lean tools, systems and principles implementation and improvement in large global organizations.
• Kaizen event facilitation experience required at all levels of organization
• Proficiency in JDE/MY ADVISOR/Power BI / MS Office preferred.
Travel Requirement: This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to 40%
About Us
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.
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 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.
JOB SUMMARY
Global Lean Lead
Weatherford
Houston
7 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Global Lean Lead