Repair & Maintenance Manager - Operations

Job Summary

The Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of a repair and maintenance facility, including safety, quality, operations, financial performance, and employee development. This role oversees workshop activities, production planning, maintenance operations, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficient operations, on-time delivery, and compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities
• Lead daily R&M workshop operations, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
• Manage facility performance metrics, including productivity, cost, capacity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee production scheduling, workforce planning, inventory control, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, HR, and Finance to meet business objectives.
• Manage facility budgets, control operating expenses, and support financial reporting.
• Develop, mentor, and lead R&M personnel while supporting recruitment, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Ensure proper maintenance, utilization, and reliability of workshop equipment and assets.

Skills/Education Required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in repair & maintenance, manufacturing, or operations environments.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, production scheduling, inventory management, and budgeting.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Skills/Education Preferred
• Oil & gas industry experience.
• Experience managing multi-product manufacturing or service facilities.
• Engineering, Supply Chain, or related degree.
• Lean Six Sigma, APICS, or PMP certification.
• Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards or Oracle OTM.

Travel Required:
• This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to 30%.

About Us:
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class expert's 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.

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