Cell Lead, Reman Washblast

Evolution Driveline, LLC; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Driveline, LLC in Algona, IA is seeking a Cell Lead to direct day-to-day operations within the assigned production cell. The role supports training, troubleshooting, and growth of processes to meet daily and weekly goals, while leading by example and ensuring safety.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a shop environment, strong leadership, and a mindset for continuous improvement and employee development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working in a shop environment.
• Strong leadership abilities; able to motivate and inspire a team.
• Problem solving and process improvement mindset.
• Decisive, well-organized with workforce planning skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily/weekly goals plan from the General Manager.
• Assist in training of new employees.
• Ensure build process is followed while mitigating issues.
• Lead by example to meet production expectations.
• Support scheduling by tracking builds on hold due to parts.
• Communicate unsafe conditions to management.
• Help develop SOPs/WIs with management.
• Coordinate with maintenance on equipment issues.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Workforce planning

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

Description

Summary: The cell lead will help direct day-to-day operations within their assigned cell. They will help to cover employee absences within the cell, ensure employees are utilizing time efficiently, meet daily/weekly goals set, and assist in all training and troubleshooting opportunities. The cell lead will assist in the growth and improvement of our current processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Execute the assigned plan received from the General Manager for daily/weekly goals
• Assist in the training of new employees
• Ensure the approved build process is followed by the employees while mitigating part issues, and troubleshooting constraints
• Works to improve upon the current processes
• Leads team by example, motivates and develops team to help meet or exceed production expectations.
• Help the scheduler maintain a current list of builds on hold due to parts, assisting Drivetrain techs to improve output.
• Ensures a safe workplace by communicating to management any unsafe acts or conditions
• Works with management to help develop SOP/WI
• Communicates with maintenance on equipment issues
• Other duties determined by management

Requirements

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Strong background and knowledge of units being built, ability to finish any unit
• Minimum of 3 years working in a shop environment
• Ability to problem solve and improve upon the current process
• Strong leadership abilities, able to motivate and inspire a team

Knowledge and Personal Attributes:

• Must have strong workforce planning skills, be decisive and well-organized
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to lead a team by providing direction, coaching, and creating an environment that encourages everyone to work with others
• Ability to help continue to develop new and existing talent
• Ability to listen to others’ ideas and create engagement
• Ability to work independently without direction
• Must have a great eye for detail and show leadership abilities
• Works well with other departments including scheduling/warehouse/parts