Leadperson Fab Operations

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

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.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

• 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.

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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