04 - Production Cell Leader

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a Production Cell Leader 4 to oversee a manufacturing cell, coordinate personnel and ensure timely, quality product flow.

The role includes hands-on assembly, soldering, and testing, with responsibility for cell performance reporting. The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and knowledge of SMT and board assembly processes.

Qualifications

• Must lead and solve problems to move products through the cell efficiently.
• Ability to monitor team performance and ensure quality output.
• Strong communication with internal/external customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead and problem solver in the cell to balance personnel and product flow.
• Monitor conduct, performance and contribution of cell members.
• Perform assembly, soldering, testing, inspection, and repair of products.
• Compile data and generate reports on cell performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team coordination

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Documentation control systems

Excel

Job description

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04 - Production Cell Leader

Date: Sep 22, 2026

04 - Production Cell Leader
Req ID: 139853
Hiring Manager: Russell Prophet
Band: 04
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson

General Overview

Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: PRD - Production
Role: Production 4
SAP Short Name: PD4
Job Title: Production Cell Leader 4
Job Code: PD4-OPS-CELL
Job Level: Band 04
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct

Summary

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Acts as lead and problem solver, balances personnel and facilitates the movement of product(s) through designated area of responsibility.
• Monitors the conduct, performance and contribution of cell members.
• Performs manual assembly, operation of automated assembly equipment, hand soldering, operation of automated test equipment, and inspection and repair of products.
• Monitors quantity and quality output and leads production or prototype team to meet group goals.
• Compiles data and generates reports on cell performance.
• Possesses foundation skills and appropriate technical / leadership skills.
• Must possess specific certifications as defined by site operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of board assembly process and product process flow.
• Knowledge of product quality, soldering specifications and SMT processing systems.
• Ability to set up, operate, and maintain assembly and hand soldering equipment and tools.
• Ability to recognize problems in the assembly process or with assembly components and to address those problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high quality production within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in the applications appropriate to the area e.g. : Word, Lotus Notes, Excel and Documentation control systems.
• More advanced manufacturing system knowledge.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional to frequent exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions requiring manual dexterity and precise hand/eye coordination, sitting and or standing in confined workspaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
• Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects.
• Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

Typical Experience

• Four to five years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

• High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience and a commitment towards further / additional education.
• Educational Requirements may vary by geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

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