Manufacturing Lead

Plug Power; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Plug Power in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to coordinate daily production activities, maintain safety and quality standards, and support the production team with leadership and hands-on guidance.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, supervisory experience, and the ability to collaborate across Quality, Engineering, and Logistics to resolve production challenges.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus 3 years of manufacturing quality work history.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Previous supervisory experience highly preferred.
• Strong collaboration within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Project management and team leadership proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily production operations on the floor.
• Resolve day-to-day production issues and communicate updates.
• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing to meet schedules.
• Train and mentor team members on SOPs and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Logistics to resolve challenges.
• Conduct visual inspections and ensure product quality.
• Maintain documentation of production, timekeeping, materials, deviations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, Kaizen).
• Ensure safety compliance and promote safety culture.
• Onboard and train new employees.
• Represent Plug Power professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Lead is responsible for coordinating daily production activities and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards. Acting as the front-line leader, this role supports the production team by facilitating communication between operators and management, monitoring workflow, and providing hands-on support to ensure manufacturing goals are met. The ideal candidate will be a dependable team player with strong technical knowledge and leadership ability.

Status

Non-Exempt (hourly)

Department

Manufacturing/Production

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Lead is responsible for coordinating daily production activities and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards. Acting as the front-line leader, this role supports the production team by facilitating communication between operators and management, monitoring workflow, and providing hands-on support to ensure manufacturing goals are met. The ideal candidate will be a dependable team player with strong technical knowledge and leadership ability.

Core Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily operations on the production floor, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are achieved.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving day-to-day production issues and communicating updates to team members and management.
• Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and adjust staffing as needed to meet schedules and minimize downtime.
• Train, mentor, and support team members in following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other departments (Quality, Engineering, Logistics) to resolve production challenges.
• Conduct visual inspections and checks to ensure products meet quality standards and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily production, timekeeping, material usage, and any deviations or incidents.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen events.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulatory standards; promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability.
• Assist in onboarding and training new employees.
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education And Experience

• High School diploma plus 3 years of manufacturing quality work history
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Previous supervisory experience highly preferred
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team atmosphere
• Superior interpersonal skills and communication abilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate proficiency with project management and team leadership

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.