Cell Leader - Afternoon Shift (3p-11p)

Mitchell Plastics•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cell Leader is responsible for overseeing the operations within their assigned work cell, ensuring smooth production flow, adherence to quality standards, and the safety of all team members. This role involves direct supervision of operators, managing resources, and communicating effectively with management and other departments.

Requirements

Good written and verbal communication skills
Problem solving abilities
Strong motivational and leadership skills
Excellent motor skills and dexterity
Understanding of key Quality & Environmental Management Systems procedures related to job function
Understanding of Forms, Tags and Labels governing job function

Responsibilities

Perform all duties as listed on the Operator instructions and all functions within their respective work cell.
Communicate with outgoing Cell Leader regarding any issues or changes.
Inspect the cell prior to the arrival of the cell team and ensure previous discrepancies have been addressed.
Conduct T1 meetings, discussing the T1 sheet and any received Alerts.
Assign employees to their workstations.
Provide the cell with necessary packaging materials, documentation, forms, pens, cutters, safety equipment, and other required items.
Ensure all standard work instructions are posted and followed correctly.
Promote working tidy and organized, taking aggressive measures towards housekeeping.
Ensure the safety of all cell members and report unsafe acts or conditions to the Supervisor.
Ensure the cell is ready for immediate occupancy by the next team at the completion of the shift.
Ensure disposition of all items and product within the cell is addressed.
Ensure labels are in their correct location and bins are labeled properly.
Cover and/or assign relief operators for breaks and lunches as required.
Communicate relevant information to incoming cell leader.
Input detailed work orders for automation and tool room for any issues affecting production.
Ensure all quality procedures are being followed properly, including labeling and quantity checks.
Ensure operators are following standard work and inspection procedures.
Perform red rabbits prior to commencement of job and whenever prompted.
Take appropriate action when a Quality Alert is received, including issuing any required DMR’s.
Contain all product from non-certified operators as per the versatility chart.
Ensure all New Launch and Issue containment requirements are communicated to containment operators.
Promote efficiency improvement while maintaining quality levels.
Accurately track labor hours and report to supervisor daily.
Foster and promote continuous improvement efforts and ensure communication to the next management level.
Facilitate an open and honest communication network with Supervisors, PE’s, Cell Team, and other employees.
Promote pride of workmanship, urgency, consistency, punctuality, and a positive team approach through leadership by example.
Communicate specific duties and responsibilities to each member of the cell team prior to a program change.
Ensure Plex, Poke Yoke, and the workstation are properly set up and ready before completion of changeover.
Monitor production to schedule and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired quantity, notifying the supervisor of any problems.
Train Operators as directed by the Supervisor and ensure training is recorded on the Versatility chart.
Complete first aid training and administer first aid when needed.
Complete Emergency Response training and aid management in the event of evacuation.
Attend additional meetings and training sessions as required.
Conduct WIP counts according to schedule and communicate results.
Ensure 4D Board is updated daily, including scrap % calculation and tracking, completing wellness sheets, and updating versatility charts weekly.
Understand and perform procedures such as Error Skid Inspection, Repack, Live Freight, Parts Dropped in shipping.