Mechanical Assembly Production Cell Leader

Mechanical Assembly Production Cell Leader

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN, US

Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: PRD - Production
Role: Production 4
SAP Short Name: PD4
Job Title: Production Cell Leader 4
Job Code: PD4-OPS-CELL
Job Level: Band 04
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct

Over the next five years, Celestica Maple Grove’s Machine Shop will strive to be a domestic machining and mechanical assembly center of excellence for internal and external customers.

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Acts as lead and problem solver, balances personnel and facilitates the movement of product(s) through designated area of responsibility.
• Monitors the conduct, performance and contribution of cell members.
• Performs manual assembly, operation of automated assembly equipment, hand soldering, operation of automated test equipment, and inspection and repair of products.
• Monitors quantity and quality output and leads production or prototype team to meet group goals.
• Compiles data and generates reports on cell performance.
• Possesses foundation skills and appropriate technical / leadership skills.
• Update daily tier 1 board with production results.
• Provide guidance to team and assist with trouble shooting production issues.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Assign jobs based on skill level of employee.
• Verify operators are following work instructions, completing first piece and in process inspections.
• Insure operators understand and are following all safety protocol and using proper PPE.
• Preferred to specialize in one or more of the following areas:
  • Injection Molding
  • Mechanical Assembly
• Knowledge of the following measuring tools:
  • Micrometer
  • Caliper
  • Thread Gages/Pin Gages
  • Toolroom Scoop
  • Opitcal Comparator
• Must possess specific certifications as defined by site operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of product quality and process flow.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high quality production within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in the applications appropriate to the area e.g. :
  Word, Excel and Documentation control systems.

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional to frequent exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions requiring manual dexterity and precise hand/eye coordination, sitting and or standing in confined work spaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
• Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects.
• Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

• Four to five years of relevant experience.

• High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience and a commitment towards further / additional education.
• Educational Requirements may vary by geography

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.

Celestica provides eligible employees with a range of benefits including medical insurance…