Production Lead

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date: Oct 16, 2025 Location: Tucson, AZ, US Functional Area: Operations (OPS) Career Stream: Production (OPS_PRD) Role: Production 6 Job Title: Production Cell Leader 6 Job Code: PD6-OPS-CELL Job Level: Level 06 Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Receives a daily production schedule from planning; receives material to manufacture modify or repair products from logistics. Co-ordinates these inputs and a variety of resources (e.g., materials, personnel, equipment, etc.) to achieve on-time production of quality products within budget guidelines. Identifies and resolves bottlenecks in the production process. Owns manufacturing area assigned, coordinates cross functionally to support customer needs, communicates in a proactive manner to all key stakeholders. Directly supervisors a team of at least 10 or more employees. Manages employee performance, attendance, and other issues that may arise. Management of controllable operating expenditure e.g. scrap, consumables.Identifies limits to production and guides teams to continuously improve processes. Ensures all return to work interviews and first level disciplinary hearings are conducted in a timely, consistent and professional manner. May operate at technician level at times to complete work on hardware Other duties as assigned Knowledge of the production process and the tools and equipment used in the process. Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with cross functional teams Knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery and the profitability of the unit (WOR/MOR/RCCP). Ability to coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet production quality and quantity metrics Knowledge of ISO/AS9100 Standards and Company Contiuous Improvement Initiatives Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers. Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production levels within tight time deadlines and in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment. Ability to use some or all of the following PC applications: Google Suite (Google sheets, etc.), Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, Powerpoint Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc. Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines Typical Experience 5+ years supervising a team of direct reports of at least 10 people 5+ years manufacturing experience (preferably electronics manufacturing within the Aerospace and Defense industry) Typical Education Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience (>5 years electronics manufacturing experience AND supervisory experience in lieu of degree) Educational Requirements may vary by Geography Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr