Location: Odessa,TX, USA
ChampionX has an immediate opening for an Operations Manager located in Odessa, TX. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base pay and benefits.
What's in it For You:
* The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
* The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
* Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
* The chance to Improve Lives in our community with regular outreach and volunteerism opportunities
* The chance to join a learning and problem-solving culture
* Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid life and disability insurance, health savings account with company provided funds, paid vacation & personal time and so much more!
What You Will Do:
* Manage and account for all inventory across 3 warehouses and field service locations (Odessa, Pecos and Hobbs, NM)
* Manage shop hand and material handling employees
* Provide performance management, development and coaching as needed
* Work with regional sales team and manage local supply chain for both over the counter sales as well as long lead projects
* Coordinate with Houston team for inventory requests and transfers
* Conduct periodic physical inventory counts for 3 Permian locations
* Generate work orders for material release
* Ensure load out inspections are completed prior to dispatch
* Review documentation and material was delivered to location
* Assist in closing Sales Orders
* Work with regional sales team to plan inventory for long lead projects
* Coordinate with Houston manufacturing and local supply chain
* Assist in implementation of min/max stocking program and continually monitor for needed adjustments
* Coordinate purchase of material movement equipment with Houston team and track delivery schedule
* Manage inventory transfer process between facilities
* Manage inventory movement and supporting documentation
* Identify/address opportunities to reduce costs; control overtime; monitor/improve efficiency and availability
* Work to achieve goal of zero accidents by taking a leadership role in safety
* Participate and lead Continuous Improvement activities in the 3 Permian locations
Position Details:
* Candidate must reside in Odessa, TX or surrounding areas
* Route Territory will include supporting 3 shop locations in Odessa, Pecos and Hobbs, NM
* Work week and shift: 7AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday, some weekend work and overtime may be required
* Compensation package offered: competitive annual salary and eligibility for annual incentive bonus
* New hire training provided - New Employee Orientation in Houston, TX, Product training, business processes and procedures, HSE & Quality training. Forklift certification, as needed.
* Office environment at a warehousing and manufacturing location and may be subject to weather conditions including extreme heat and cold on occasion.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or the following experience; at least 5 years of inventory experience in manufacturing industry and at least 3 years of experience in inventory management role
* Lean manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement experience
* Hands on leadership
* Must be able to lead root cause analysis investigations.
* Proficient in MS Office, and a materials management business system (ERP)
* Effective time management and strong organizational skillset
* Strong communication and team leadership skills
* Must be able to work extended hours and shift work as business needs dictate; on call as required
* Regular weekly travel to branch locations and some air travel to HQ or other business locations in the US
* Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
* Must be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
* May require acceptable MVR, if asked to drive company vehicle.
* Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role
Physical Demands:
* Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing
* Minimal kneeling, crawling, squatting, lifting up to 40lbs, twisting, stretching, pushing and pulling up to 10%.
* Occasional crouching, climbing ladders and stairs, balancing, lifting up to 25lbs, reaching, handling, fingering, pinching, grasping, turning, picking and driving between 11% and 33%.
* Frequent bending and lifting up to 10lbs between 33% and 66%.
* Constant collating/filling, using a keyboard, viewing a computer monitor, dialing, sitting, standing, walking, seeing, hearing, writing and speaking greater than 66%.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Oracle ERP experience
* Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management
* Advanced skills in MS Office
About ChampionX
ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.