Cell Leader - Shift

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform all duties as listed on the Operator instructions, as well as perform all functions within their respective work cell.

• Communicate with outgoing Cell Leader regarding any issues or changes (where applicable)
• Ensure that prior to the arrival of the cell team an inspection of the cell is made and that the previous cell leader has addressed the discrepancies found.
• Conduct T1 meetings – ensure discussion of T1 sheet in addition to any/all Alerts received (where applicable)
• Assign employees to their workstations.
• Provide the cell with packaging materials, documentation, forms, pens, cutters, safety equipment and any other required items received from supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the cell.
• Ensure that all standard work instructions are posted (where applicable) and being followed correctly
• Take aggressive measures towards housekeeping. Promote working tidy and organized without creating additional clean up that would adversely affect efficiencies.
• Ensure the safety of all cell members. Report unsafe acts or conditions to the Supervisor and insist on full compliance to safety in the workplace.
• At the completion of the shift, ensure that the cell is ready for immediate occupancy by the next team and full productivity can begin without reduction in efficiency or quality.
• Ensure that disposition of all items and product within the cell is addressed. Example; partial box of product, materials on hold, etc.
• Ensure labels are in their correct location at the Workstation.
• Ensure that the bins are labeled properly.
• Cover and/or assign relief operators within the cell for breaks and lunches as required.
• Communicate relevant information to incoming cell leader (where applicable)
• Input detailed work orders for automation and tool room for any issues affecting production (where applicable)

• Ensure all quality procedures are being followed properly including labeling and quantity checks
• Ensure operators are following standard work, inspection
• 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 the efficiency improvement while maintaining the quality levels expected.
• Accurately track labor hours and report to supervisor daily (where applicable)
• Foster and promote continuous improvement efforts and ensure communication and follow up to the next management level.
• Facilitate an open and honest communication network with Supervisors, PE’s, and Cell Team, as well as other employees.
• Promote pride of workmanship, urgency, consistency, punctuality and a positive team approach through leadership by example.
• Prior to a program change, specific duties and responsibilities should be communicated to each member of the cell team to ensure the smooth transition as programs occur (Set-up tech, Material Handler)
• Ensure Plex, Poke Yoke and the workstation is all properly set up and ready to go prior to completion of changeover
• Monitor production to schedule and make the necessary adjustments to achieve desired quantity. If schedule cannot be achieved notify the supervisor of the problem.
• Train Operators as directed by the Supervisor, ensure said training is recorded on Versatility chart
• Complete first aid training and administer first aid when needed (where applicable)
• Complete Emergency Response training and aid management in the event of evacuation

• Conduct WIP counts according to provided schedule and communicate results (where applicable)
• Ensure 4D Board is updated daily including: (where applicable)
• Scrap % calculation and tracking
• Completing wellness sheets
• Updating versatility charts (weekly)
• Understand and perform the following procedures: (where applicable)
• Error Skid Inspection
• Repack
• Live Freight
• Parts Dropped in shipping

• 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.
• Forms, Tags and Labels governing job function.