Lead Mechanical Assembler/ Production Lead

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead team members to ensure products are completed on scheduled dates.
• Manage inputs and outputs in production process to ensure successful completion of projects on assigned dates.
• Work closely with resources and other departments to resolve production issues as they arise.
• Facilitate technical training of Senior Assemblers on product lines.
• Co-ordinate with other department leads to accomplish project work to meet assigned dates in an efficient manner.
• Continually drive improvements to increase production efficiencies.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and all departments and customer requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Provide direction and guidance to Senior Assemblers on writing Hold for Dispositions (HFDs).
• Monitor production to ensure quality expectations and requirements are being maintained.
• Ensure technical information is provided to Senior Assemblers and other team members in a timely matter.
• Monitor work activities to ensure team is following and understand safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Assign work to Senior Assemblers and other team members on a day-to-day basis to ensure departmental objectives are achieved.
• Ensure daily requirements are being completed and accurate (i.e. tool box meetings, time entry, etc.).
• Help communicate and enforce team member expectations, accountability and attitudes.
• Oversee training plans for new hires and other team members as needed. Communicate progress or needs to Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Provide performance feedback as required.
• Other duties as required.

Core Competencies

• Ability to establish priorities and balance multiple objectives.
• Ability to effectively create, maintain and work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow company operating procedures, safety rules and ISO requirements.
• Ability to develop creative and alternate ideas to solve work-related problems.
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to take on responsibility and challenges.
• Competent and proficient with the use of overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment as required.
• Comprehension and understanding of shop drawings.
• Command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with MES (Manufacturing and Execution System).
• Demonstrated Reliability.
• Ability to use and function with various computer programs as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience leading a team is preferred.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office applications skills (Work, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position successful candidates will undergo pre-employment substance abuse and medical testing upon hire.

Working Conditions

• Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required.
• Must wear personnel protective equipment at all times (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, safety glasses, safety footwear, safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.
• Must be able to work from all types of ladders. (Step ladders, "A" frame ladders, and all size extension ladders).
• Job requires working in a manufacturing setting.
• Working in from of a shop floor computer for part of the shift.

Physical Requirements

• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs and the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner.
• Standing, walking and speaking for long periods of time.
• Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force up to 40 lbs.
• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Perceived size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the fingertips.

Who we are

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 75 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer's needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

Your Partner in Safety

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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