Production Scheduler

Who Are We?

NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with a global HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) program and a strong commitment to the safety of our employees. Our products are used by major Energy and Service companies to drill and complete oil & gas wells across the globe.

Where Are We?

We are located at 500 Conroe Park West Dr, Conroe, TX 77303.

What Do We Do Here?

Our Conroe Facility produces downhole products for drilling activities in North America. Our plant has high demand and is operating 24/7 to produce these products for our customers. To meet the demand for our products, we provide employees with an air-conditioned environment, highly organized and clean 300,000 SQ. ft. fabrication facility, new CNC Machines (Mazak, Mori Sieke, DMG Mori, Weiler, etc.), and a strong safety program designed to ensure our team goes home safe to their families after every shift.

What is the Team Like?

At NOV and at our 500 Conroe Park West location, we recognize the value of people. Building strong work relationships is key to keeping talented, reliable, and loyal employees. That's why we work hard to ensure our team feels appreciated for their hard work. Collaboration, respect, integrity and accountability are core concepts for our success.

What's the Job Like?

• Planning and controlling production schedules and coordinating with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials.

• Estimating and scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process.

• Researching, evaluating, and recommending changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities.

• Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.

• Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.

• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, machine failures or other interruptions, collaborating with management, production, and/or engineering.

• Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements.

• Review documents, such as production schedules or work orders to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.

• Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.

• Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using forecasts.

• Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, and materials so that status reports can be completed.

• Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.

• Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or manufacturing costs using adding machines, calculators, or computers.

• Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.

• Establish and prepare product manufacturing directions and locations and information on required materials, equipment, and/or numbers of workers needed.

• Maintain files, such as production records, on time delivery, lead times, etc. related to planning and scheduling activities.

• Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to completion estimates.

• All other reasonable tasks assigned with the goal of helping the team, operations, or the facility overall.

FACILITY/GROUP -SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS

• Champion facility goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Innovation and Cost - seek opportunities to provide feedback on process improvements, cost savings, and opportunities to work more efficiently and/or safely.

• Remain open to feedback and collaboration with other departments and business units

• Regular attendance and timeliness

Who's Going to be Successful in this Job?

EDUCTATIONAL & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of related and demonstrable experience in scheduling and planning in manufacturing and production environments.

• 5+ yrs. knowledge of standard safety and manufacturing processes preferred.

• Experienced use of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Advanced understanding, manipulation and use of Excel.

• Demonstrable experience managing a team.

• Demonstrable experience creating efficient and effective planning and scheduling programs.

Why Would I Want to Join the Team?

• Competitive Wages

• Opportunities for Professional & Personal Growth and Learning

• Great Health & Wellness Benefits

• Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay

NOV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are given consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.