Product Cell Leader II

Job Information

Responsible for complete supervision and operation of a specific department(s) or area, under the direction of a Business Unit Manager. Direct activities of all personnel within assigned area.

Role & Responsibility

Personnel Management

• Approve overtime on an as needed basis.
• Direct and train manpower to meet production schedules, while attaining an efficient hour/standard/hour and maintaining and improving overall quality of the product.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of company policies and regulations in order to administer discipline of employees within assigned department, in accordance with progressive discipline procedures. 
• Key Performance Indicator(s): Meet production schedules. Product quality.

Department Administration    

• Arrange for maintenance of machines, equipment and facilities in assigned department.
• May estimate, requisition, and inspect materials coming into the department.
• Responsible for keeping department costs within budgetary limits, i.e. scrap, overtime, rework and consumable items.
• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping, performing weekly safety audits and monthly safety meetings, to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• KPIs: Budget management. Maintenance/safety scheduling. 

Labor Relations          

• Interpret the collective bargaining agreement and attempt to resolve employee issues and/or grievances.
• KPIs: Resolution of grievances/issues.

Continuous Improvement Efforts       

• Within area of supervision, make recommendations for continuous improvement, utilizing the QCI program to reduce costs of our product, while meeting and exceeding customer expectations in quality.
• Maintain a collaborative working environment with all other PCL’s and departments.  
• KPIs: Cost reductions. Customer satisfaction.

Job Requirement

• Associates Degree, Technical, preferred. 
• 2+ years' experience.
• Less than 10% travel.
• Leadership capability.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Global Breadth: North America
• Must be Flexible to work any shift.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.