Lead Assembly & Process Improvement

Powell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell is seeking a Lead Assembler to oversee and coordinate the assembly of switchgear and electrical equipment in a manufacturing setting. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure on-time production and quality.

The successful candidate will mentor a team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with engineering and QA to meet production targets and safety standards. This is a full-time on-site position with a four-10s schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Oracle, MES and True View to lookup parts/drawings.
• Lift up to 50 lbs using proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Train employees and assist in new training plans.
• Communicate and delegate daily priorities to the team.
• Release jobs to QA/QC and ensure timely completion.
• Lead/mentor 6S and continuous improvement projects (Kaizen).
• Lead quality initiatives and cross‑department coordination.
• Review BOM and drawings for issues and assist in hiring decisions.
• Track job efficiency and participate in performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Kaizen

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

MES

True View

Job description

Powell is seeking a Lead Assembler to oversee and coordinate the assembly of switchgear and electrical equipment in a manufacturing setting. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure on-time production and quality.

The successful candidate will mentor a team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with engineering and QA to meet production targets and safety standards. This is a full-time on-site position with a four-10s schedule.