Operations Lead

Who We Are

Metrix is the preferred supplier of industrial condition monitoring systems to many of the world’s leading manufacturers and users of cooling towers, gas turbines, reciprocating compressors, and other rotating and reciprocating machinery. With headquarters in Houston, Texas, we operate in more than 40 countries via factory-direct sales and service professionals, along with a strategic network of instrumentation partners. We pioneered the concept of simple, affordable machinery protection with our seismic measurement technology. Initially focused on geophysical exploration, this technology also found abundant applications for vibration measurements on industrial machines and has been our focus for 50 years.

Your Role

The Production Lead will provide direction and monitor assemblers in tasks and order priority as directed from Manager. The Operations Lead may assist and/or handle duties to assist the Supervisor in completing assigned tasks.

The Production Lead:

• Prepares the production floor for daily production
• Monitors daily production and adjust production based on daily order requirements
• Assist supervision in evaluating and improving operation processes and meeting production targets.
• Support Lean Manufacturing techniques and implementation on the shop floor.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigations, as well as development and implementation of Corrective Actions, related to identifying defects or process failures internally and externally.
• Work cross functionally with Purchasing, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Logistics as required.
• Provide direction and training for other unit assembly employees.
• Follows detailed assembly instructions and processes.
• Performs machine setup where applicable; runs machines and processes.
• Check finished products to ensure quality, and that industry standards are met before they are declared ready for use
• Follows Quality Policy and Procedures, OSHA guidelines and regulations governing workplace safety.
• Participation and encourages others in Continuous Improvement process
• Participation and encourages others in Near Miss program
• Must remain up to date on all training; (i.e., safety, 5S)

SPECIFIC DUTIES PER POSITION:

• Ability to lead and/or direct work processes in all cells.
• Ability direct/reassign assembly employees to complete tasks in timely manner
• Ensure safety guidelines and work process are followed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Follow all company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required.
• Work independently and employ effective time management skills.
• Over-time as required.

QUALIFICATION

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Assembly, Testing.
• Recent experience in soldering/desoldering
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Good math skills
• Good MS Office software skills
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to read, understand and follow relevant assembly, testing, and QMS procedures.
• Zero disciplinary write ups in the last 12 months.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Education Minimum Requirements/Equivalent: 

• High School degree or equivalent.

Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with manufacturing processes.

We offer a generous compensation package:

• Competitive salary 
• 401(k)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Reimbursement
• Competitive paid time off program

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