Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring an Inventory Lead in the LV Assembly department at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:30am-3:00pm; OT as needed
As a Lead Material Handler you will be performing the following tasks:
- Support the leadership of a group of Material Handlers to achieve timely receipts, stocking and record keeping of new and existing materials
- Ensure Safety practices are maintained
- Coordinate efficient work schedules with other Leads and key Production personnel.
- Coordinate and expedite internal processes within the dept. to achieve kitting deadlines and other need by dates for internal and external customers.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel throughout the organization.
- Effectively manage resources to achieve all daily tasks.
- Properly pack and prepare materials and equipment for internal and external customers.
- Deliver material to manufacturing areas by physically moving parts by hand, forklift and other means securing loads when required.
- When needed, packaging, marking and labeling of all material for shipment according to Company procedures.
- Properly document all incoming and outgoing paperwork.
- Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications. Sign off on the Inspection checklist.
- Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Support Inventory Control through cycle counting request. Additional tasks per supervisor request.
Job Requirements:
- While performing your daily tasks you will be required to:
- Work independently or as a part of a small team, and perform required tasks with little direct supervision.
- Use math, reading, and writing skills to perform job function.
- Work up to 12 hour shifts upon request.
- Occasionally work a 6th day (Saturday) and 7th day (Sunday) during normal shift.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Follow company operating procedures, safety rules, and ISO requirements.
- Stand and walk on concrete floor frequently for a minimum of 2 hours per day.
- Good Safety record.
- Lift objects of up to 50 pounds frequently for a minimum of 2 hours per day.
- Bend and stoop frequently for a minimum of 2 hours per day.
- Read a mechanical part or assembly drawing.
- Read and use a linear tape measure.
- Read and use a scale.
- Follow company operating procedures, safety rules, and ISO requirements.
Education and Experience:- Able to speak, read and write in English. 2 - 5 years
- experience in Inventory Control.
- Previous experience in an Industrial or Warehouse setting
- Good leadership skills
- Good product knowledge
- Detail and results-oriented, excellent accuracy and commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to solve problems and prevent conflicts Forklift and other provided machine certifications are required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality System, Oracle Applications and Inventory Management.
- Able to read a mechanical part or assembly drawing.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office products.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Able to work in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment.
- Stable and current work history; demonstrating the ability to stay at a job for more than 12 months is desirable.