Assembly Lead 2nd Shift - Powell Houston-Canton

Assembly Lead 2nd Shift

Location: Houston, TX, 77075

Overview

Powell is an engineered to order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. Four 10s Schedule: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-1:30am We are seeking a skilled Assembly Lead for our 2nd shift at our facility in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and excellent communication skills to lead a team in the assembly process.

As a Lead person, you will be responsible supporting the production objectives for the facility. The following outlines the primary duties and responsibilities for this position.

* Give direction to all hourly employees in the department.

* Organize job duties and oversee training for new hires, as well as, meeting the matrix requirements for cross training.

* Mentor/Facilitate Safety Squad/Safety Program Activities.

* Organize/Prioritize daily workflow to meet customer delivery dates.

* Create work orders and write HFDs.

* Proficient in Multi-Tasking multiple areas within the Department

* Proficiency in adapting to change based on Customer Requirements/Needs.

* Troubleshoot machine problems and make recommendations when necessary.

* Work with engineers, supervisors, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and meet customer demand.

* Coordinate inventory cycle counts

* Forecasting for Raw and External Vendor Related Materials (as needed)

Job Requirements

You must be an organized, self-starter, with above average problem solving ability. Also, you must be able to work alone and unsupervised while under intense pressure from Production customers. Most importantly, you must be able to work as part of a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined team while achieving your highest potential performance.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

* Previous leadership experience (i.e. lead person, crew leader, etc.)

* Multi-tasking, Organizational Skills and Communication are essential for this role.

* Experience with PCs and Windows software. Database experience preferred.

* Able to read technical documents such as technical manuals and mechanical engineered drawings.

* Knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality system.

*Posted position does not provide visa sponsorship or relocation

*We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Blueprint Reading