Team Leader – Lean & Continuous Improvement

Celestica; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Richardson, TX is seeking a Team Leader, Continuous Improvement 2 to drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across manufacturing and office processes.

You will lead CI activities, mentor teams, manage multiple projects, and partner with operations to deliver measurable performance gains while supporting training and certification efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2–4 years in CI or manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma improvement methods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support CI strategy and deploy plans for one or more departments.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and Kaizen events.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive daily improvements.
• Balance lines and deploy best practices across sites.
• Contribute to training and CI certifications.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Windows

Job description

Req ID: 138478

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Richardson

General Overview

Job Title: Team Leader, Continuous Improvement 2

Functional Area: Continuous Improvement (CI)

Career Stream: Continuous Improvement (CTIM)

Role: Team Leader (TL2)

Job Code: TL2-CI-CTIM

Job Band: 07

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Support the CI manager/team in the development of CI (Lean and Six Sigma) vision for one or more customers or departments, and the strategy deployment plans to deliver that strategy. Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities in support of the plan. Build knowledge of the CI fundamentals through training and participating in CI activities. Able to work under moderate supervision. Manage resources to effectively help execute the strategy deployment plans.

Detailed Description

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

• Contribute to and support the execution of the Yearly CI activities plan and ensure that project goals are met

• Participant in the Gemba (Go and See) activities, perform weekly Improvement activities, and provides the suggestion to the Kaizen team

• Participate in or lead process improvement based CI workshops. Example: External Kaizen Workshop, Internal Kaizen Workshop and VSM

• Support the delivery of performance results that directly contribute to site and corporate performance

• Perform Root Cause Analysis

• Perform Daily Improvement Activity with area owner

• Support and lead Line Balancing for process improvement

• Identify good practices for possible deployment to other customers/departments

• Support the delivery of CI training, leading specific training topics

• Work to achieve CI for Employees and CI for Leadership certifications

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Basic proficiency in Lean manufacturing and CI

• Knowledge of personal computers and Windows applications.

• Knowledge of production operations and operator responsibilities

• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines

• Collaboration

• Communication

• Planning

• Problem solving

• Results oriented

• Leadership

• Teamwork

• Initiative

• Flexibility

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.

Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.

Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

2 to 4 years of relevant experience.

CI experience, either in manufacturing or office environments

Typical Education

Bachelor Degree or Two or Three Year Community College Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

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.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.

Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

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.