Manufacturing Line Leader - 2nd shift

Creation Technologies; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies in Saint Peter, Minnesota is seeking a Cell Team Leader to lead a dedicated assembly team in the back-end production process. This role involves coordinating production activities, ensuring quality of workmanship, and fostering a positive team environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic assembly, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills. A commitment to continuous improvement is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or two to five years of related work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electronic components.
• Minimum 3 years electronic assembly experience or equivalent in manufacturing.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Basic soldering and quality inspection skills based on IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track production activities to meet daily requirements.
• Execute the production plan with efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Communicate issues or opportunities effectively with supporting functions.
• Ensure quality of workmanship to meet IPC standards.
• Manage people performance and monitor attendance.
• Conduct regular team meetings for improvements.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Post-Secondary Degree preferred

Tools

ERP or MRP software

MS Office suite

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. A Cell Team Leader is a key partner in Creation's customer focused model (CFT) as they are responsible for leading a dedicated assembly team on the back-end production process and executing on commitments. They proactively plan for cell and team needs and use the functional resources available to them to ensure they are prepared. To be successful in the role you will need to be a strong compassionate leader who enables new ideas and empowers team members to work together in order to accomplish goals.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and track production activities to meet daily FG/WIP/Kanban requirements
• Responsibility for executing on production plan with efficiency and continuous improvement mindset
• Communicates issues or opportunities effectively with supporting functions and leads resolution initiatives
• Ensure quality of workmanship to meet IPC standards and work instruction conformance
• Manage people performance, monitor attendance, production plan and appropriately allocate people resources
• Positively interacts with direct reports to drive engagement and innovation
• Assess team member skill levels, ensure appropriate training is provided and maintain high level of cross‑training
• Hold and conduct regular Kaizen team meetings to communicate issues, identify areas to improve throughput, efficiencies and track actions required to meet improvements
• Responsible for rejected material resolution and coordination with quality
• Ensure timely tracking, output and shipment of RMA product
• Responsible for ECO, rework and repair execution
• Monitor MRP & WIP activities to ensure accuracy and work order closure

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required or two to five years of related work experience. Post-Secondary Degree preferred
• Advanced knowledge of electronic components
• Minimum 3 years electronic assembly experience or equivalent in manufacturing of other products
• Supervisory or leadership experience
• Good computer skills: experience in using an ERP or MRP is a definite advantage; familiar with MS Office suite is required
• Basic soldering and quality inspection skills with reference to IPC standards

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possess problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [e-mail]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team. If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially. Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.