Cell Lead: Manufacturing Team Leader & Process Optimizer

SWM International; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Cell Lead to coordinate staffing and material flow in the production cell, ensuring timely, high-quality manufacturing for customers.

Reports to Production Supervisor. Responsibilities include optimizing work centers, updating cell boards, training new employees, conducting root-cause analyses, and ensuring health and safety compliance while supporting quality across the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of experience leading and assisting small group activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Exercise considerable initiative/judgment in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements.
• Must have strong PC skills and experience with SAP, MII, label software, and Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to use measurement devices such as calipers and rulers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate materials and staffing within the production cell to maintain timely, high-quality manufacturing.
• Update information on the cell board and potentially lead cell board meetings.
• Train new employees and perform routine root cause analysis to resolve issues.
• Support health & safety regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Perform product inspections during manufacturing and address quality or production issues.
• Manage inventory transactions and monitor changeover/line setup efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Initiative

SAP

MII

Label software

Microsoft Office

Measuring tools (calipers, rulers)

Tools

SAP

MII

Label software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Cell Lead to coordinate staffing and material flow in the production cell, ensuring timely, high-quality manufacturing for customers.

Reports to Production Supervisor. Responsibilities include optimizing work centers, updating cell boards, training new employees, conducting root-cause analyses, and ensuring health and safety compliance while supporting quality across the manufacturing process.