Mechanical Assembly Production Cell Leader 4

Celestica; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Operations Lead to enhance production capabilities and support team development. This role involves leading a team in a dynamic manufacturing environment, focusing on mechanical assembly and plastic injection molding. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a mechanical aptitude, and the ability to coach and develop peers. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and innovation in manufacturing, where your contributions will drive future growth and success. If you are passionate about leading teams and improving processes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in mechanical assembly and injection molding.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to guide team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and problem-solve in the production area, ensuring quality output.
• Monitor team performance and assist with training new members.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Plastic Injection Molding

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Additional Courses

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

Thread Gages/Pin Gages

Optical Comparator

Job description

Req ID: 125459
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Minnesota
City: Maple Grove

General Overview

Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: PRD - Production
Role: Production 4
SAP Short Name: PD4
Job Title: Production Cell Leader 4
Job Code: PD4-OPS-CELL
Job Level: Band 04
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct

Summary

Celestica Maple Grove is seeking a Mechanical Assembly (Dry Side) Operations Lead. This is a newly created position reporting to the Dry side Supervisor to enable future growth, development a deeper talent pool, provide increased support to Production employees, and ensure daily execution.

A successful candidate will have experience in plastic injection molding, and mechanical assemblies. In addition to technical skills and a strong mechanical aptitude, a strong Lead is able to coach and develop peers, schedule production and continuous improvement activities, while taking on strategic projects.

Over the next five years, Celestica Maple Grove’s Machine Shop will strive to be a domestic machining and mechanical assembly center of excellence for internal and external customers.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Acts as lead and problem solver, balances personnel and facilitates the movement of product(s) through designated area of responsibility.
• Monitors the conduct, performance and contribution of cell members.
• Performs manual assembly, operation of automated assembly equipment, hand soldering, operation of automated test equipment, and inspection and repair of products.
• Monitors quantity and quality output and leads production or prototype team to meet group goals.
• Compiles data and generates reports on cell performance.
• Possesses foundation skills and appropriate technical / leadership skills.
• Update daily tier 1 board with production results.
• Provide guidance to team and assist with trouble shooting production issues.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Assign jobs based on skill level of employee.
• Verify operators are following work instructions, completing first piece and in process inspections.
• Insure operators understand and are following all safety protocol and using proper PPE.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Preferred to specialize in one or more of the following areas:
  • Injection Molding
  • Mechanical Assembly
• Knowledge of the following measuring tools:
  • Micrometer
  • Caliper
  • Thread Gages/Pin Gages
  • Toolroom Scoop
  • Optical Comparator
• Must possess specific certifications as defined by site operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of product quality and process flow.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high quality production within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in the applications appropriate to the area e.g.: Word, Excel and Documentation control systems.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional to frequent exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions requiring manual dexterity and precise hand/eye coordination, sitting and or standing in confined workspaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
• Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects.
• Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines.

Typical Experience

• Four to five years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

• High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience and a commitment towards further / additional education.
• Educational Requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Benefits and Salary Information

Benefits:

Celestica provides eligible employees with a range of benefits including medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, parental leave, PTO, Holiday pay and a 401k plan with company match.

Salary:

The hourly range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Hourly Range: $20.80 - $29.42.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.