APU Team Lead

Grundfos; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking an APU Team Lead to manage a production team onsite in Brookshire, TX. The role focuses on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and training within an Autonomous Production Unit. You will drive lean initiatives, monitor KPIs, and ensure smooth workflow across shifts.

The position requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and flexibility for second or third shift hours. Team coaching and cross-training form core duties in a diverse, people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or coordinating teams in manufacturing or production.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings and apply practical mechanical aptitude.
• Strong multitasking with urgency to manage multiple tasks.
• Flexibility for second/third shift hours.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools and production systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team on safe work procedures, lock-out protocols, and ergonomic best practices.
• Maintain continuous production flow by identifying bottlenecks and tracking KPIs (OPR, TPM, 5S, safety, quality).
• Coordinate training and cross-training; assist with staffing and workforce planning.
• Inspect work areas for safety hazards and resolve ergonomic issues.
• Support MRB processes and contain potential scrap.
• Drive GPS initiatives and Ignite '27 lean improvements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safety

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

5S

TPM

Tools

Forklift License

Job description

APU Team Lead

Job Description

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new APU Team Lead, you will be supporting and motivating a production team to achieve daily targets across safety, quality, training, and operational performance within an Autonomous Production Unit. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing:

As a key part of the Manufacturing Operations team, you'll create impact by driving continuous improvement and ensuring seamless production flow to support Grundfos's mission of pioneering solutions to the world's water and climate challenges.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead and coach team members on proper work procedures, safety protocols, lock-out procedures, and ergonomic best practices while ensuring compliance with standard work instructions

• Ensure continuous production flow by identifying bottlenecks, implementing countermeasures, and actively tracking OPR, TPM, 5S, safety, and quality KPIs to meet the daily build plan

• Coordinate training and cross-training plans to build team capability, and assist the APU Leader with staffing and workforce planning

• Inspect work areas for safety hazards, assist in resolving safety and ergonomic issues, and support problem-solving for accidents or near misses

• Drive quality standards by verifying standard work processes daily, participating in the MRB process, and promptly identifying and containing processes that may lead to scrap

• Proactively support GPS (Grundfos Production System) initiatives and Ignite '27 strategy by implementing lean tools and delivering positive, incremental improvements

Please note that this position will report daily onsite in our Brookshire, TX facility and is a 2nd shift with a need for flexibility in hours.

What makes you a great fit:

Above all, you are a proactive, organized manufacturing professional with strong mechanical aptitude, proven leadership skills, and a passion for driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a production environment. We would also imagine that you have:

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating teams in a manufacturing or production environment

• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings with practical mechanical aptitude and proven problem-solving skills

• Strong multitasking ability with a sense of urgency, capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

• Flexibility with work hours including availability for a second or third shift

• Ability to mange multiple tasks and/or projects on a daily and strategic level

It is a plus if you also have:

• Experience with lean manufacturing tools and production systems (e.g., 5S, TPM, continuous improvement methodologies)

• A valid forklift license or ability to obtain and maintain one

• Familiarity with MRB processes and quality disposition procedures

The salary range for this position is $26.00 to $34.00 per hour. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Grundfos Benefits

Why you will love working here:

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs

• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.

• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.

• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or Youtube. Check out Meet Our People to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are made on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage all individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your Rights as an applicant. If require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos?

We look forward from hearing from you.

Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace: Onsite Position

Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States | Katy, Texas, United States

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular