Lean Manufacturing Supervisor - Nights, (Drill Bits), The Woodlands, TX

Baker Hughes


Date: 1 week ago
City: The Woodlands, TX
Contract type: Full time
Do you like to work for a forward thinking technology company?

Do you enjoy technical challenges?

Join our growing team

We are the leader in well construction and production. Our innovative physical and digital solutions improve efficiency, production and maximize reservoir value.

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Supervisor - Nights position as part of the Drill Bit Manufacturing organization. The Lean Manufacturing Supervisor will lead and supervise a team of night shift manufacturing personnel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and sustaining Lean manufacturing principles, driving continuous improvement, and leading process excellence initiatives to achieve significant improvements in safety, efficiency, productivity, and quality.

As a Lean Manufacturing Supervisor - Nights, you will be responsible for:


  • Supervise and lead a team of front-line manufacturing personnel to ensure they are operating effectively and efficiently to meet safety, quality, production and cost goals.
  • Collaborate with the production planning team to develop and implement production schedules.
  • Implement and sustain Lean manufacturing principles, including process analysis, waste reduction, and quality improvement.
  • Develop and implement process improvements with a focus on safety and productivity
  • Manage and control production budgets, including resource allocation, inventory, and material management.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability.
  • Develops, analyzes, and presents weekly reports, including but not limited to, personnel efficiency, productivity, and safety.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessment to ensure compliance with Lean principles and company policies.
  • Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to manufacturing personnel on Lean principles and practices
  • This is a 2nd shift position Monday-Friday 4:00pm-2:00am


Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will have:


  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration) – mechanical, industrial or supply chain preferred
  • 2 plus years’ manufacturing experience as a supervisor or team lead
  • 2 years’ experience implementing Lean principles and practices, including visual management, 6S, Standard Work, process analysis, waste reduction, and quality improvement.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing principles, concepts, theories and practices of area of responsibility.
  • Lean certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt) are preferred.
  • Experience generating plant production reports - preferably using SAP, Excel or Tableau
  • Must be action oriented, ethical in value, and customer focused with a drive for results.
  • Experience with financial and data analysis and statistical process control.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:


  • Monday-Friday 4:00pm-2:00am


Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

Join us, and you can expect:


  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
  • Comprehensive private medical care options
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
  • Tailored financial programs
  • Education Assistance
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Mental Health resources, Virtual Therapy Programs
  • Dependent and Partners Care
  • Pet Insurance
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits


You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company 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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