# Production Manager at NOV

> Open job at NOV in Grand Bay, United States. Workplace: On-site.

Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/nov-production-manager-xkkc69i
Posted 10 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 11 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [NOV](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/nov)
- Location: Grand Bay, United States
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Local language: Not required
- Not mentioned in the job post: pay, rotation, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

**Primary Responsibilities**

- Support the Plant Manager in planning and directing daily plant operations.
- Help oversee production performance, workforce planning, materials, maintenance, procurement, and operational support functions.
- Promote a safe, clean, and quality-focused work environment.
- Ensure production schedules are met and customer delivery commitments are supported.
- Assist with facility goals, KPI execution, strategy deployment, and profitability targets.
- Review Monthly P&L Statements with the Plant manager to review plant performance.
- Support budget monitoring, inventory management, cost reduction, and capital planning initiatives.
- Lead, coach, and develop personnel through regular communication, feedback, and performance discussions.
- Support quality systems, certifications, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Partner with leadership to identify equipment needs, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.

#### Responsibilities

- Meet with facility management to review planning for equipment, facilities, manpower, and production needs.
- Assist with implementation of corporate and facility policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Communicate regularly with direct reports to ensure goals and expectations are understood and met.
- Help establish and manage production plans and schedules to meet customer promise dates.
- Monitor inventory levels to support planned inventory turns and reduce excess or obsolete materials.
- Participate in cost reduction projects and operational improvement initiatives.
- Assist in achieving output, gross margin, cash driver, and profitability objectives.
- Maintain compliance with NOV HSE, Quality, and company standards.
- Work in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes, noise, and regular walking throughout the facility.
- Travel may be required up to 10%.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

#### Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in management or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- A minimum of 3 years of previous supervisory or production management experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand financial performance, profitability, budgets, and operational metrics.
- Broad knowledge of manufacturing, assembly practices, production planning, and continuous improvement.
- Previous experience with ERP Systems (SAP or Oracle) is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to walk throughout the facility, bend, stoop, push, pull, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

## How to apply

Apply on the job page, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/nov-production-manager-xkkc69i: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page.

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