Leadperson Assembly
PowellHouston, Texas, United States
Posted April 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Powell is an engineered to order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry.
Job Description
The Lead Assembler is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the assembly process of products in a manufacturing setting. They supervise a team of assemblers, ensuring that production targets are met and quality standards are maintained.
Requirements
- Train employees; assist in new employee training plans
- Communicate and delegate daily priorities to other employees
- Release jobs to QA/QC
- Write purchase requisitions; order parts of GEXPRO
- Lead/Mentor 6S and continuous improvement projects, including Kaizen events
- Lead Quality Initiatives
- Communicate within department and with other departments to resolve issues and drive timely completion of jobs
- Review bill of materials and drawings for issues
- Assist in interviews and new hire selection
- Identify training needs for the group and help develop appropriate training plan
- Assist in tracking job efficiency and productivity
- Assist in employee evaluation process
- Communicate passdown information
- Lead Safety and Quality meetings
- Support the enforcement of Powell's policies and safety program
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 401k savings
- Annual bonus potential
- Generous paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-sponsored wellness programs