Leadperson Fab Operations

Powell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment and is hiring a Lead Person Fab for our Southeast Houston facility on a four-tens schedule. You will direct hourly staff in the 1st Shift Steel Fab Department and oversee daily workflow, training, and safety activities to meet delivery dates.

You will collaborate with engineers and suppliers to resolve quality issues, coordinate inventory, and forecast materials as needed, while adapting to customer requirements and maintaining a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Give direction to all hourly employees in the department.
• Organize job duties and oversee training for new hires; ensure cross training.
• Mentor/supervise Safety Squad and Safety Program activities.
• Organize and prioritize daily workflow to meet customer delivery dates.
• Create work orders and write HFDs.
• Multitask across multiple areas within the department.
• Adapt to changes based on customer requirements/needs.
• Troubleshoot machine problems and recommend solutions.
• Work with engineers, supervisors, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Coordinate inventory cycle counts.
• Forecast raw and external vendor materials as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Communication

Reading technical drawings

Tools

Windows software

Database experience

Job description

Job Description

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Lead person Fab at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. Four 10s Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30am; OT as needed

Lead Person Fab Role

As a Lead person, you will be responsible supporting the production objectives of the 1st Shift Steel Fab Department for the Mosley Drive 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.

• 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.

About Us

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

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