Cell Leader, Materials

Materials (Water Spider Hybrid)

The Cell Leader, Materials (Water Spider Hybrid) plays a critical role in supporting daily production flow by combining hands-on material management with cell leadership responsibilities.

In addition to performing assembly-related work, this role is responsible for production scheduling, material availability, inventory accuracy, and driving continuous improvement within the cell. This position partners closely with production associates, supervisors, and supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery, quality performance, and efficient operations.

Your Impact

In this role, you will help drive flow, eliminate waste, and maintain inventory accuracy while supporting team performance and daily execution of production priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Coordination & Cell Leadership
• Schedule and prioritize production orders across assigned cells
• Distribute schedules and shop orders to ensure alignment with production priorities
• Act as the primary point of contact for scheduling coordination and execution
• Support staffing coverage by filling in for absent team members as needed
• Provide input into performance evaluations and support associate development
• Partner with supervisors to coordinate vacation schedules and resource planning

• Material Flow & Inventory Management (Water Spider Responsibilities)
• Pull materials from receiving and kit into Kanban or production-ready quantities
• Ensure materials are stocked at point-of-use and presented for efficient assembly
• Manage Kanban card process, including pulling, logging, and scanning for replenishment
• Proactively monitor inventory levels and identify early or late Kanban triggers
• Investigate discrepancies between system and physical inventory and resolve issues

• Inventory Accuracy & Problem Solving
• Lead root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and material shortages
• Initiate inventory adjustments, work orders (WO), or purchase orders (PO) as needed
• Collaborate with Buyers, Inventory Control, and production teams to resolve issues
• Review aged or excess inventory and support disposition of non-moving materials
• Enter nonconforming material into the appropriate quality tracking systems

• Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain takt time boards and ensure accuracy of production tracking tools
• Review demand exception reports and adjust priorities to meet customer needs
• Track and post daily, weekly, and monthly service level metrics
• Monitor defects and record quality data to support improvement efforts
• Drive corrective actions to meet delivery and quality targets
• Support 5S and maintain a clean, organized work environment

• Compliance & Standard Work
• Ensure adherence to ISO standards and internal quality requirements
• Reinforce compliance with standard work across all cell activities
• Support training and onboarding of new and existing cell associates

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; electrical panel assembly preferred
• Prior experience in material handling, inventory control, or Kanban systems preferred
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Ability to lift 20–35 pounds and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity

Skills & Competencies

• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze data and drive root cause resolution
• Effective communication and ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Strong collaboration skills and team-oriented mindset
• Basic computer proficiency (ERP systems, Microsoft Office)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and production orders

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most.

At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers' needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution.

At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

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