Production Cell Lead (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Production Cell Lead (Aerospace Manufacturing)Date: Oct 20, 2026Location: Tucson, AZ, USCompany: Celestica International LPGeneral Overview: Functional Area: Operations (OPS) Career Stream: Production (OPS_PRD) Role: ProductionJob Title: Production Cell LeaderJob Code: PD6-OPS-CELLJob Level: Level 06 Direct/Indirect Indicator: DirectDetailed Description: This is an entry level for a supervisory role. This job reports into a first-level manager. Provides leadership to employees performing routine work within a single function or work group. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Receives detailed assignments and follows established processes to meet the goals of the unit. Develops schedules and enforces policies and procedures. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the department's operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Provides direction to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks and checking work at regular intervals. Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies. Provides input for employees' performance reviews and compensation reviews; recommends disciplinary action as necessary. Interacts directly with subordinates and peer groups; engages in routine exchanges of information; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, would be monitored.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. 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 actions are conducted in a timely, consistent and professional manner. Contributes to monthly forecasts and owns daily/weekly output and quality targets. Manages the performance, motivation and satisfaction of all the team and processes to ensure key quality, output and efficiency targets are met. Manages the training, skill development and growth of all staff to ensure multi skilled capability.Knowledge/Skills/Competencies: Knowledge of the production process and the tools and equipment used in the process. 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 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: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google PlatformPhysical Demands: Ability and willingness to work extended hours including afternoons and weekends Willingness to work multiple shifts based on business needs 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 guidelinesTypical Experience: Four to six years' relevant experience. Typical Education Bachelor's degree in a related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.COMPANY OVERVIEW: Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.