Manufacturing Cell Lead — Quality, Lean & Safety

MFC; South Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MFC in St. Paul, MN seeks a Manufacturing Cell Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations, drive continuous improvements in quality, productivity and safety, and mentor a frontline team.

This role focuses on coordinating workflow, meeting daily goals, enforcing safety standards, and building a culture of teamwork and accountability on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in manufacturing, previous supervision, and a solid grasp of forecasting, MRP, SPC, and lean processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge or experience with manufacturing systems (forecasting, MRP, SPC, labor).
• Strong understanding of workflow, quality, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead a team and make quick operational decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, facilitating, and mentoring capabilities

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and implement continuous quality, productivity, and efficiency improvements related to cell operations.
• Lead daily operations within the assigned manufacturing cell or department.
• Coordinate workflow and assign work to team members to meet daily production goals.
• Monitor production output and ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Troubleshoot workflow issues and remove barriers impacting productivity.
• Develop, implement, and support systems to achieve quality improvements, productivity increases, inventory reductions, and customer service improvements: Assemble to Order, Build to Order, Kanban, New Technology, Automation.
• Escalate equipment, staffing, or operational concerns as needed.
• Set and communicate expectations for employees; monitor performance and give recognition when appropriate. Take corrective action when necessary.
• Establish and implement training requirements and develop cross-trained, multifunctional employees
• Recognize employees for performance that meets or exceeds objectives.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and performance expectations.
• Foster an environment encouraging teamwork and accountability while maintaining strong morale.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering or Supply Chain degree

Job description

MFC in St. Paul, MN seeks a Manufacturing Cell Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations, drive continuous improvements in quality, productivity and safety, and mentor a frontline team.

This role focuses on coordinating workflow, meeting daily goals, enforcing safety standards, and building a culture of teamwork and accountability on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in manufacturing, previous supervision, and a solid grasp of forecasting, MRP, SPC, and lean processes.