04 - Production Cell Leader 4

Celestica; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Northlake, TX is seeking a Production Cell Leader 4 to guide a manufacturing cell responsible for assembling, repairing or modifying products. You will lead a small team, balance workload, and solve process issues under general supervision while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include hands-on assembly, equipment operation, monitoring output, and generating performance reports to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Leads a process team in manufacture, assembly, repair or modification of products.
• Guides and mentors team members; resolves problems with initiative.
• Maintains quality and production metrics under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Acts as lead and problem solver to move product through the designated area.
• Monitors performance and conduct of cell members.
• Performs assembly, hand soldering, test equipment operation, inspection and repair as required.
• Compiles data and generates cell performance reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Process improvement

Quality awareness

Manufacturing knowledge

Documentation control

Electronic assembly

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Lotus Notes

Excel

Documentation control systems

Job description

Req ID: 142230

Hiring Manager: Christian Zamudio Pena

Band: 04

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Northlake

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

General Overview

Performs moderately complex tasks and task leadership to a process team responsible for the manufacture, assembly, repair or modification of products. Work is guided by diverse procedures, processes and/or technical methods of varying complexity. Incumbents have some freedom to select best methods and procedures to follow to complete assignments. Tasks are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Decisions/actions may have an impact beyond the jobs immediate work unit or team. Works under general Supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to expert resource. May provide functional guidance to others performing similar work and/or act as team lead. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Deals directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in exchanges of factual information and provides some explanation in a problem solving capacity; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, require exchanging factual information and providing some explanation.

Summary

Performs moderately complex tasks and task leadership to a process team responsible for the manufacture, assembly, repair or modification of products. Work is guided by diverse procedures, processes and/or technical methods of varying complexity. Incumbents have some freedom to select best methods and procedures to follow to complete assignments. Tasks are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Decisions/actions may have an impact beyond the jobs immediate work unit or team. Works under general Supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to expert resource. May provide functional guidance to others performing similar work and/or act as team lead. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Deals directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in exchanges of factual information and provides some explanation in a problem solving capacity; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, require exchanging factual information and providing some explanation.

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• 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.