On-Site Manufacturing Cell Leader | Lean & CI

Index Search Group; Utah; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Bonus opportunity

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Index Search is seeking a Manufacturing Cell Manager to lead a specialized production cell on-site in Utah, directing hourly staff and technical resources. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, problem solving on the floor, and building robust processes to elevate quality, efficiency, and cost performance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive machining and assembly experience, strong budgeting capability, and a track record of implementing productive changes in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent with 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• An advanced degree with 2 years of business experience may also be considered.
• Machining and assembly experience.
• Manufacturing management experience.
• Machine shop experience is important; production planning background in a machine shop may be considered.
• Strong understanding of machine shop operations.
• CNC machining experience, including cutter compensation.
• Ability to implement changes that improve CNC processes.
• Prior budgeting and accounting experience, preferably with budget ownership.
• Cross-functional experience with Mechanical Engineering, Product Management, and other technical teams.
• Strong relationship-building across technical and operational teams.
• Purchasing experience and vendor interaction.
• Understanding of SPC and Total Quality concepts.
• Experience supervising manufacturing employees.
• Hands-on, resilient problem solving.
• Willingness to work directly with employees and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing cell operations and begin each day with a team standup.
• Manage employee time cards and support day-to-day workforce administration.
• Address employee and productivity issues with support from the broader organization.
• Set and communicate clear expectations for employees.
• Monitor employee performance and provide recognition when appropriate.
• Take corrective action when necessary.
• Recognize employees who meet or exceed objectives.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
• Identify and implement continuous quality and cost improvements within cell operations.
• Use quality management techniques for problem solving and process decisions.
• Establish the cell budget and annual plan, monitor performance against the plan, and take corrective action as needed.
• Develop and implement systems that support cost reductions, quality improvements, productivity increases, inventory reductions, and service improvements.
• Support initiatives such as Assemble to Order, Build to Order, Line Stock, Kanban, new technology, automated assembly, and setup reductions.
• Develop systems to plan and manage production, capacity, inventories, and purchasing.
• Function as buyer/planner within the cell.
• Research, justify, procure, and implement new technology to maximize cell profitability.
• Work with suppliers to ensure components meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Identify process and component changes that improve standard products.
• Manage development and implementation of preproduction projects.
• Establish training requirements and cross-trained, multifunctional employees.
• Manage staff and resources to achieve cell objectives.
• Understand and implement the company's quality management system.
• Spend a minimum of 15% on the factory floor.

Job description

Index Search is seeking a Manufacturing Cell Manager to lead a specialized production cell on-site in Utah, directing hourly staff and technical resources. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, problem solving on the floor, and building robust processes to elevate quality, efficiency, and cost performance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive machining and assembly experience, strong budgeting capability, and a track record of implementing productive changes in a fast-moving environment.