Manufacturing Lead

PLUG POWER INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Plug Power Inc. in Houston is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to coordinate daily production activities on the floor, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time output. The role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to mentor staff while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with 3 years of manufacturing experience and prior supervisory duties, and will collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Logistics to resolve issues and sustain flow.

Qualifications

• 3 years of manufacturing quality work history
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations focusing on safety, quality and productivity targets.
• Resolve day-to-day production issues and communicate updates to the team and management.
• Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and adjust staffing to meet schedules and minimize downtime.
• Train and mentor team members in SOPs and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Logistics to resolve production challenges.
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily production, timekeeping and material usage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

SOP Adherence

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Manufacturing Lead

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 elevate 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.

Our employees create products every day that are changing the way energy is produced and delivered.

We thrive on innovation by fostering a learning environment that creates new, real-world products and applications.

Join our team as we rapidly expand into key markets like zero-emission on-road vehicles, robotics, and stationary power - Be a part of the climate solution!

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