Manufacturing Assembly Lead

Enerflex Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous healthcare, dental and vision plans

401(k) employer matching

Generous paid time off program

Employee equity plan

Fun office environment

Job summary

A global energy solutions provider is seeking an Assembly Team Lead in Houston, Texas. You will coordinate daily assembly activities and ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget. A successful candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in packaging natural gas equipment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and excellent communication. The company offers competitive wages and great employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience packaging natural gas equipment.
• Must be able to interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook).
• Familiar with ERP systems such as SAP Project Systems (PS) and Production Planning (PP).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, highly motivated, self-directed with strong attention to detail and organization; able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities for the assembly team.
• Support the Assembly Supervisor and ensure deliverables.
• Monitor team expertise and provide training feedback.
• Coach team members to ensure consistency across designs and builds.
• In the Supervisor’s absence, approve labor hours.
• Coordinate with planning and management to create contingency plans and revised dates.

Skills

Leadership experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Self-directed / detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (SAP)

Production Planning (PP)

Job description

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Department:Assembly Team 2
Referral Bonus:$500.00USD

Summary

The Assembly Team Lead coordinates the daily activities for all trades within a team to construct each assigned project. The Lead supports the Assembly Supervisor regarding team development, time approval, and productivity. Ensures assigned deliverables are completed per project schedules. Focused on the completion of assembly work accurately, within budget, and to a high-quality standard. When absent, acts as the primary backup to the Assembly Supervisor.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

Control

• Direct the assembly team, based on Technical Specialist and Engineering input, to efficiently construct the project per drawings, other engineering deliverables, and the Assembly build Sequence (ABS)
• Identify and inform the supervisor(s) of any headcount adjustments based upon workload for the given week(s).
• Support the Assembly Supervisor as needed for regular/periodic meetings regarding assembly operations.
• Coach team members to achieve consistency across single design multi-build projects and similar products.
• In the Supervisor’s absence, Approve labor hours in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the Assembly Supervisor, planning team and management to create contingency plans and revised assembly target dates as necessary to meet customer expectations.

Accountability

• Monitor team technical expertise levels to provide feedback and coordinate with the Assembly Supervisor and the Manufacturing Engineering team to ensure participation in applicable training.
• Support and be a positive example of the 6S program.
• Provide feedback to Manufacturing Engineering regarding Assembly Build Sequences (ABS), planned hours and duration.
• Manage activities with internal functional areas to support internal or external customer changes.
• Completion and proper sign‑off of the GPS Traveler for each module/project.
• Coordinate with Material Control, Fabrication, and Paint to prioritize material deliveries to the floor.
• Enforcement of safety protocols and programs such as AWARE Cards, Take5, JSA, JRA’s and safety topics.

Influence

• Coordinate with the Manufacturing Engineering group and Senior Supervisor(s) to schedule trade meeting events and training in a timely manner (prior to the needed skill or increased demands).
• Provide feedback to the Assembly Supervisor(s) regarding headcount requirements, resource capabilities and skill levels,
• Suggest the direct hire of contract employees based on resource demands and skill level, as applicable.
• Technical Specialists to achieve realistic and efficient ABS plans and layouts.
• Provide feedback to other Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers, and other team members regarding potential process improvements.

Required Support

• Supervisor and Technical Specialist to assign levels to employees.
• Safety – to investigate an incident or to bring awareness of incidents outside of the facility that could potentially impact the team.
• Provide direction to resolve project issues based on recommendations from Assembly.
• Information related to customer delivery requirements, allowing for plant load balancing and overtime management.
• Provide clarity to any engineering deliverables or related questions.
• Supply Chain, Material Coordinators and Planning to provide accurate and timely updates regarding material delivery status.
• Material Control and Receiving assistance to deliver materials in a timely manner and aid with heavy lift operations.
• Material specialists to coordinate with Assembly Supervisors, allowing successful transfer of custody for each project.
• Planning department to maintain accurate project and plant schedules.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience packaging natural gas equipment.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Must be able to interpret engineering drawings such as P&IDs, General Arrangements, and Electrical drawings.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Basic familiarities with ERP systems, such as SAP Project Systems (PS) and Production Planning (PP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be dependable, highly motivated, self‑directed, have attention to detail, and have great organizational skills with a minimum amount of daily direct supervision.

Physical Requirements

About Us:

Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future. Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.

Enerflex places its core values of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Success into action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry.

We foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

What Enerflex Offers You:

Full time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Generous healthcare, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) employer matching
• Generous paid time off program
• Employee equity plan
• Fun office environment

Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.