Assembly Lead & Kaizen Champion

Powell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced manufacturing associate to train staff, delegate priorities, and release jobs to QA/QC. You will write requisitions, lead 6S/continuous improvement efforts, review BOMs and drawings, and participate in interviews and selection of new hires.

The role emphasizes training needs assessment, ensuring on-time delivery, and upholding Powell’s safety and quality programs in a controlled manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 8 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Oracle, MES, True View to look up parts and drawings.
• Lift up to 50 lbs using proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Train employees; assist in new employee training plans.
• Communicate and delegate daily priorities to other employees.
• Release jobs to QA/QC.
• Write purchase requisitions; order parts of GEXPRO.
• Lead/Mentor 6S and continuous improvement projects, including Kaizen events.
• Lead Quality Initiatives.
• Communicate within department and with other departments to resolve issues and drive timely completion of jobs.
• Review bill of materials and drawings for issues.
• Assist in interviews and new hire selection.
• Identify training needs for the group and help develop appropriate training plan.
• Assist in tracking job efficiency and productivity.
• Assist in employee evaluation process.
• Communicate passdown information.
• Lead Safety and Quality meetings.
• Support the enforcement of Powell's policies and safety program.

Skills

Engineering changes

Read drawings

Drawing standards

HFD corrections

Mechanical drawings

On-time delivery

Team collaboration

ISO compliance

Problem solving

Adaptability

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

MES

True View

Job description

Powell Industries in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced manufacturing associate to train staff, delegate priorities, and release jobs to QA/QC. You will write requisitions, lead 6S/continuous improvement efforts, review BOMs and drawings, and participate in interviews and selection of new hires.

The role emphasizes training needs assessment, ensuring on-time delivery, and upholding Powell’s safety and quality programs in a controlled manufacturing environment.