Leadperson Assembly

Essential Responsibilities

* 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

Minimum Qualifications

* Minimum education level of a High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma is preferred.

* 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

* Knowledge of system software (i.e. Oracle, MES, True View) to look up parts and drawings.

* Lift up to 50lbs using proper lifting techniques.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

* Ability to complete complex engineering changes.

* Read and understand spec sheets and follow proper use of hardware by spec requirements.

* Advanced knowledge of single and three-line drawings, including symbols

* Ability to identify part discrepancies and properly write HFDs for corrections

* Knowledge of mechanical drawings and designs

* Effectively demonstrates on-time delivery and the ability to stay focused on goals and responsibilities.

* Self-starter with ability to take on multiple tasks with a drive to succeed.

* Challenges the status quo; looks for better or more efficient ways to get results.

* Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes or product changes.

* Believes and displays through actions that our customers represent our current success and remain vital to our future growth.

* Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.

* Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.

* Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.

* Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.

* Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish

Working Conditions

* Safety sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.

* Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., safety shoes, hard hats, bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.

* Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders, etc.)

* Working at heights usually no higher than 20 feet in the air on an elevated structure using proper lift equipment and Fall Protection Equipment.

Physical Requirements

* Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs or step ladders

* Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction

* Continuous standing and walking

* Able to use upper extremities frequently, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.

* Must be able to meet physical lifting demand up to 50lbs.

* Frequent use of hand tools and power tools

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.