Job Summary:

The Production Cell Lead is responsible for all activities and output for their scope of responsibility.  They ensure compliance with quality standards and that all operations are maintained and performed safely and within a continuous improvement culture. The cell lead understands and communicates production priorities to all individuals within their production cell and escalates any issues that may impact production to the area Supervisor or Manager.

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:

·        Initiative to identify issues and escalate to supervisor properly

·        Delegates assignments to team in a dynamic work environment

·        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

·        Collaborates with Traffic and Compliance and Order Administration to resolve issues and set appropriate priorities.

·        Adhere to company standards and regulatory on Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines

·        Provide detailed feedback on tester yields and product performance to AOC 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

Required Skills/Abilities:

·        Being a fast learner and willing to share and train others on the team

·        Able to work independently and provide guidance to the team

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in either English or Chinese

·        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 23kg (50 pounds) at times