04 - Production Cell Leader 4 1

Celestica • Richardson, TX

3d

About The Position

Performs moderately complex tasks and provides task leadership to a process team responsible for manufacturing, assembling, repairing, or modifying products. Work follows diverse procedures, processes, and technical methods of varying complexity. The position involves judgment and initiative in resolving problems and making recommendations, with decisions that may affect work beyond the immediate unit or team. Works under general supervision and refers situations not covered by standard processes to an expert resource. May provide functional guidance, lead a team, and demonstrate work methods to new employees. Communicates with supervisors, coworkers, team members, and, when applicable, external contacts to exchange factual information and provide explanations in a problem-solving capacity.

The role leads production activities in a manufacturing environment, balancing personnel and facilitating product movement through the assigned area. It includes hands-on assembly, equipment operation, soldering, testing, inspection, and product repair, as well as monitoring output and reporting on cell performance.

Requirements

• Possess specific certifications as defined by site operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of board assembly processes and product process flow.
• Knowledge of product quality, soldering specifications, and SMT processing systems.
• Ability to set up, operate, and maintain assembly and hand-soldering equipment and tools.
• Ability to recognize and address problems in the assembly process or with assembly components.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and lead a team to deliver high-quality production within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of computer applications and ability to perform tasks accurately in applications appropriate to the area, such as Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, and documentation control systems.
• More advanced manufacturing system knowledge.
• Four to five years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a commitment to further or additional education. Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead and problem solver for the production cell.
• Balance personnel and facilitate the movement of products through the designated area of responsibility.
• Monitor the conduct, performance, and contributions of cell members.
• Perform manual assembly and operate automated assembly equipment.
• Perform hand soldering and operate automated test equipment.
• Inspect and repair products.
• Monitor production quantity and quality, and lead production or prototype teams to meet group goals.
• Compile data and generate reports on cell performance.
• Demonstrate work methods to new employees when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED