Cell Lead - 2nd Shift

Magpul Industries Corp.; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Accident insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Magpul Industries Corp. is seeking a Cell Lead to coordinate assembly operations, uphold quality and safety, and supervise cell-level activities across production lines.

The role requires ensuring throughput targets and cross-training staff, with initial training on the first shift for 60–90 days before moving to the second shift. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year in a high-volume assembly lead role, with strong problem-solving and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year in a high-volume assembly environment in a lead role preferred.
• Must be able to train and mentor new employees.
• Able to maintain safe, quality, and throughput standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily and weekly production based on the build schedule.
• Monitor material flow and inventory accuracy on the floor.
• Ensure safety practices are followed and address unsafe conditions.
• Provide basic cell-level supervision and mentoring for Line Leads.
• Support cross-training and process improvements to reduce waste.

Skills

Basic math

Problem solving

Mentoring

Ownership mindset

Continuous improvement

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

THIS ROLE WILL TRAIN ON 1ST SHIFT FOR 60-90 DAYS BEFORE MOVING TO 2ND SHIFT.

Job Description

The Cell Lead is responsible for coordinating assembly operations across multiple production lines in accordance with the Magpul production schedule. The Cell Lead must maintain safe working conditions, uphold quality standards, and maintain throughput goals. Additionally, this position will perform basic, cell-level supervision of Magpul production lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily and weekly production based on the Magpul production schedule.
• Monitors material flow to the production area; accounts for scrap and unused material; works with the Materials group to ensure accurate inventory on the production floor.
• Monitors the safety practices of departmental employees and ensures safe practices are followed in all areas.
• Corrects all unsafe situations and acknowledges safe behavior.
• Identifies and elevates conflict before it becomes seriously detrimental to the organization.
• Meets or exceeds production and productivity requirements.
• Responsible for new and ongoing employee training across lines within the cell.
• Responsible for development and mentoring of Line Leads and backup personnel.
• Coordinates multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform basic data entry functions within the Magpul ERP system.
• Ability to recognize achievements and opportunities within the lines.
• Understands and enforces Magpul quality requirements.
• Ability to be fully cross‑trained in the production area of responsibility with a willingness to assist where needed in the production system.
• Continually evaluate process to reduce waste and add value.
• Ability to work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment (temperature changes, dust, equipment, etc.).
• Ability to sit, and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 1 year in a high-volume assembly environment in a lead role preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in basic math and problem solving.
• Must be willing and able to train and mentor new employees.
• Must be a self‑starter and take ownership of projects.
• Must be able to understand and accept internal and external training.
• Ability to maintain a continuous improvement mindset.
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior.

Additional

• Organizational: This position reports to the Production Manager.
• Pay Rate: Competitive pay rate commensurate to experience.
• Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance as well as voluntary short‑term disability and accident insurance. Additionally we offer a 401(k) plan.
• Background: Must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer. The applicant must be authorized to receive Technical Data and/or Technology under U.S. export control laws. Any offer made is contingent on the applicant passing a background check that will include a restricted party screening and, for prospective employees who are Foreign Persons, on the Company obtaining all necessary export licenses. In addition the applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Magpul is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans/Disabilities.