Pulling Cell Leader

Role Purpose

The Cell Leader will be responsible for leading a team of production operators ensuring the efficient operation of the process and meeting production targets. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of production operators providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities in the cell, assigning tasks, organizing workflow, and monitoring progress to meet production targets and customer delivery commitments.
• Train new team members on cell processes, equipment operation, and safety procedures, ensuring proper understanding and compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform hands-on production tasks as needed to support production flow and meet production goals.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify issues or abnormalities, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve technical problems promptly.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the cell area, equipment, and workstations to ensure compliance with safety regulations, cleanliness standards, and 5S principles.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize pulling cell processes, increase productivity, and reduce waste, actively soliciting input and ideas from team members.
• Maintain accurate production records, documentation, and data logs related to production output, scrap rates, downtime, and quality metrics, providing regular reports to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and logistics, to address production issues, implement corrective actions, and drive process improvements.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork within the team, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and accountability among team members.

Work Hours

• Ability to work 12 hour shift on a 2-3-2 rotating schedule alternating day/night to night/day every two weeks.
• Role supports a continuous (24/7) plant operation and may require limited off-hours availability.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma OR GED required.
• 3+ years of working experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Required Skills

• Strong technical aptitude and hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment, preferably in cable assembly, wiring harness, or electrical assembly.
  
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a diverse team of production operators.
  
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality standards, and best practices in manufacturing operations, with a strong commitment to workplace safety and quality excellence.
  
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing production demands in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to improve production efficiency and quality.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate instructions and expectations clearly and concisely.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, and continuous improvement initiatives is beneficial.

Soft Skills

• Communicates effectively with production associates, engineers, and supervisors
  
• Works well in a team‑oriented, shop‑floor environment
  
• Self‑driven; takes initiative and ownership of issues
  
• Clearly delivers shift updates and work instructions
  
• Manages multiple priorities in a fast‑paced operation
  
• Demonstrates strong commitment to safety, quality, and output
  
• Communicates status and escalates issues appropriately to management