Production Cell Lead

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coaching and mentoring of individuals within the production cell.
• Communicating goals and targets and setting daily priorities/objectives for the cell.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all appropriate training has been completed for everyone prior to assigning tasks.
• Identify daily production requirements and prioritize work for the members within the cell accordingly. 
• Provide detailed feedback on tester yields and product performance to the DC support staff.
• Update pertinent charts and graphs and present metrics during the daily Gemba walks.
• Provide performance feedback and assist with establishing personal development plans for the individuals within the group.
• Lead Continuous Improvement events to help achieve department savings targets.
• Lead and maintain 6S compliance within the production/Shipping cell, including executing monthly area audits and follow‑up improvements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow complex instructions and escalate any deviations from the defined process to the area Supervisor or Manager.
• Must be a confident decision-maker and excellent resource planner.

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years in a Distribution Center environment with at least 1 year as a senior warehouse operator.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.