Cell Lead, Reman Washblast in Algona, Iowa at Evolution Driveline

Summary: The cell lead will help direct day-to-day operations within their assigned cell. They will help to cover employee absences within the cell, ensure employees are utilizing time efficiently, meet daily/weekly goals set, and assist in all training and troubleshooting opportunities. The cell lead will assist in the growth and improvement of our current processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Execute the assigned plan received from the General Manager for daily/weekly goals
• Assist in the training of new employees
• Ensure the approved build process is followed by the employees while mitigating part issues, and troubleshooting constraints
• Works to improve upon the current processes
• Leads team by example, motivates and develops team to help meet or exceed production expectations.
• Help the scheduler maintain a current list of builds on hold due to parts, assisting Drivetrain techs to improve output.
• Ensures a safe workplace by communicating to management any unsafe acts or conditions
• Works with management to help develop SOP/WI
• Communicates with maintenance on equipment issues
• Other duties determined by management

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Strong background and knowledge of units being built, ability to finish any unit
• Minimum of 3 years working in a shop environment
• Ability to problem solve and improve upon the current process
• Strong leadership abilities, able to motivate and inspire a team

Knowledge and Personal Attributes:

• Must have strong workforce planning skills, be decisive and well-organized
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to lead a team by providing direction, coaching, and creating an environment that encourages everyone to work with others
• Ability to help continue to develop new and existing talent
• Ability to listen to others’ ideas and create engagement
• Ability to work independently without direction
• Must have a great eye for detail and show leadership abilities
• Works well with other departments including scheduling/warehouse/parts