Area Operations Manager - South Permian

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for an Area Operations Manager located in South Permian area. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

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 through continuous improvement.
• The chance to join a learning and problem-solving culture
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!

What You Will Do:

• Area Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business metrics and field services for a defined area.
• Maintain excellent employee relationships with the operations team. Strive to exceed the expectations of the customers with daily engagement through phone calls and through well-reviewed meetings.
• Keep a close working relationship with Regional Managers, Executives, and Sales Team.
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures to maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Identify needs and organize efficient operation of the warehouse, shipping, and transportation.
• Organize, motivate, and direct the work activities of Warehouse Personnel and Delivery Drivers.
• Identify and manage workflow and assign proper work tasks to subordinates.
• Establish and monitor security procedures and protocols to safeguard warehouse operations and contents.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and transport companies.
• Plan and monitor deliveries and dispatch customer orders.
• Oversee stock control and process orders.
• Oversee inventory Cycle Counts and monitor levels.
• Fulfill objectives and directions from the Regional Manager.
• Keep stock control systems up to date.
• Plan for future capacity requirements.
• Train staff and monitor their performance and progress.
• Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork within the workforce to meet productivity targets.
• Producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of warehouse/pump shop experience required.
• 3 years of management experience highly preferred.
• Operational knowledge & experience with warehouse operations, DOT, HAZMAT, OSHA, Forklift certification and training, shipping, receiving, distribution, documentation, and compliance.
• Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel.
• Strong work ethic and team player
• High degree of professionalism
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management.
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and strong analytical skills
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Solid technical skills to understand computerized measuring machines and metalworking processes.
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Role is deemed safety sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug and alcohol test
• Criminal background check
• MVR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the oil and gas industry preferred

About Us:

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that's been our mission for nearly a century.

We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that's been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.