R&M Supervisor
Weatherford · Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
About The Role
Job Overview
The R&M - Supervisor is responsible for driving the implementation and execution of Weatherford's Repair & Maintenance strategy for service assets and tooling. The role focuses on standardizing repair and maintenance processes, optimizing inventory and asset utilization, improving operational efficiency, and implementing cost-effective repair solutions across global operations. The position collaborates extensively with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams to support a unified global delivery model and maximize asset utilization, quality, and service performance.
Key Responsibilities:-
- Lead the implementation and execution of Weatherford's global Repair & Maintenance strategy across multiple locations.
- Assess and evaluate existing R&M processes and identify opportunities to standardize and harmonize practices globally.
- Drive LEAN initiatives and continuous improvement programs to enhance operational efficiency and reduce fulfillment costs.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Product Line teams to introduce modern repair technologies and best practices.
- Ensure effective planning, scheduling, and deployment of repair and maintenance resources.
- Partner with Asset Management teams to optimize tool utilization and support revenue generation.
- Collaborate with Logistics teams to ensure efficient movement and deployment of assets to operational sites.
- Work closely with Supply Chain to establish and maintain effective vendor networks supporting R&M activities.
- Drive inventory optimization, spare parts planning, and asset management strategies.
- Monitor and control operational costs, repair expenses, and inventory investments.
- Ensure compliance with company Quality Management Systems (QMS), HSE requirements, and corporate governance standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to applicable safety, security, environmental, and compliance requirements.
- Establish and maintain effective systems, processes, controls, and performance metrics across R&M operations.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, and Asset Management functions.
- Support global operational strategies through effective stakeholder management and change leadership.
- Drive workforce capability development, succession planning, coaching, and multi-skilling initiatives.
- Partner with Manufacturing and HR teams to identify opportunities for workforce development and talent retention.
- Lead organizational change initiatives and support business transformation programs within the R&M function.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of Repair & Maintenance operations within the Oil & Gas services industry.
- Proven experience leading operational standardization, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of asset management, inventory planning, spare parts control, and utilization optimization.
- Experience implementing LEAN methodologies and operational excellence programs.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing repair costs, operational budgets, and inventory investments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence and drive change across multiple functions and geographies.
- Strong understanding of operational planning, resource allocation, and workforce management.
- Experience collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, and Asset Management functions.
- Ability to successfully operate within a matrix management environment.
- Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving capability.
- Strong knowledge of Quality, HSE, Compliance, and Corporate Governance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and business reporting tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Oilfield Services, Business, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10+ years of operational, functional, country management exp, leadership and people management experience.
- Proven experience within Oil & Gas equipment repair and maintenance operations.
- Experience managing workshop, maintenance, asset management, or operational support functions.
- Prior experience working with global, multi-location operations is preferred.
- Exposure to organizations such as Weatherford, SLB (Schlumberger), Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Sperry, or similar Oilfield Services companies is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience driving process harmonization, operational transformation, and organizational change.
- Strong track record of leading large teams and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
- Willingness to travel occasionally as required to support global operations and strategic initiatives.
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