POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will manage the threading process of all seamless casing within the Mass Production South organization while ensuring safe manufacturing practices, and satisfying all quality requirements of the product. Directly responsible for the production of the PMC Threadline, Mori Threadline, Line 10, Line 11, & Line 12. 7 Direct salaried reports, ~150 hourly reports. Annual operating budget of approximately $20-25MM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and monitor the pipe processed through the production lines.
• Devise manpower and competency plan to fulfill market demands and business ambitions.
• Control and monitor all department budgets and expenditures.
• Maintain a safe working environment complying to all OSHA and internal Vallourec standards.
• Plan, update and change, and control bill of material supply to support production needs (inserts, couplings and protectors)
• Foster positive employee relations and teamwork to maintain a union free environment.
• Perform department performance reviews.
• Actively involved in TQM and CIT's.
• Ensure employees receive the training they need.
• Responsible for full implementation of Integrated Management System (IMS) within the area.
  • Especially coordinating the Employee Empowerment program as well as leading the daily support team walkthrough (FST, SMT, 2 Second Lean)
  • Ensuring accuracy of the production data (Down Time Summaries, Real Time Performance shift profile, #, coding, opening time)
  • Analyzing trends and build related action plans
• Create/Refine Job Instruction Breakdown (JIBs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Forms for Production Lines
• Leads in the implementation and cooperation of all Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment (QHS& E) topics for the wellbeing of all employees.
• Accountable for ensuring all work performed maintains a high standard of quality and meets all Company and Customer requirements.
• May Plan, scope, and execute small to large Capital Expenditure projects and be responsible for all project management aspects of the execution.
• Drives for Continuous Improvement in all aspects of the area through Vallourec Management System seeking ways to increase productivity, profitability, and elimination of waste. Including leading Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Leads and participates in Continuous Improvement Teams and their action plan.
• Responsible for assigning work according to priority and complexity to maximize efficiency, quality standards and productivity.
• Leads in the development of personnel under his/her responsibility and makes recommendations on personnel actions such as needs for on-the-job training, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Continually expand knowledge of work procedures via assistance with revisions and procedural reviews.
• Must follow all company policies, practices and regulations to include Safety and Quality.
• Any other duties as assigned
• Comply with all company, local, state, federal, environmental and safety regulations.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Good communication, interpersonal, teamwork, organizational and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of OCTG specifications and API/Semi-premium/Premium thread types a plus.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience, front line operation and previous management experience considered a plus.
• Heavy industry/manufacturing experience a plus

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Master’s degree in business or engineering preferred

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Performance Driven- demonstrating a bias for action so that desired objectives are accomplished on a timely basis.
• Leadership-The ability to develop and communicate a vision and its objectives so that others will follow and take action.
• Communication- Using communication as a way to disseminate ideas and inspire others to take action.
• Practical Judgment and Disciplined Problem-Solving Evaluating situations and solutions in a methodical, systematic manner, so that logical, well grounded, strategic decisions are made.
• People Selection- The ability to identify, attract, and motivate highly talented people. Surrounds self with the best people available.
• Managing Performance Effectively managing staff performance through the PPM Process of setting objectives, providing feedback and coaching, and accurately assessing employee performance.
• Must possess Project management and be capable of multi-tasking

5s SAFETY AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Keep equipment and working area clean for the purpose of safety, appearance and operating efficiency.
• Place equipment, tooling and gauging in proper location at the end of shift or completion of job task.
• Clean up work area at the end of shift and/or during shift as required.

SAFETY AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Observe safety rules and wear required safety equipment while on the job.
• Follow at all times what is known to be a safe practice.
• Dirt, grease, oil and water present to some degree.
• Noise may at times be to a high degree.
• Work for extended periods of time in ambient temperature ranges from 0 to 120 degrees F.
• Duties performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements.
• May occasionally be required to perform duties in a confined space. Some exposure to vibrating tools.
• Perform routine safety visits, report near misses and injuries.
• Perform incident investigations as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Some climbing/balance required.
• Occasional Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to Talk and Hear.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Close Vision.
• Ability to cope with outdoor weather conditions.