Job Description

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.