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What is a cell leader and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreCell LeaderUS Average
Salary
7.8

Avg. Salary $109,257

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.71%

Asian 5.12%

Black or African American 11.14%

Hispanic or Latino 16.43%

Unknown 4.16%

White 62.45%

Gender

female 26.80%

male 73.20%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Cell leader career paths

Key steps to become a cell leader

  1. Explore cell leader education requirements

    Most common cell leader degrees

    Bachelor's

    36.4 %

    High School Diploma

    26.5 %

    Associate

    20.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific cell leader skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Lean Manufacturing12.75%
    Continuous Improvement12.36%
    Safety Procedures7.10%
    ACE4.68%
    Safety Rules3.93%
  3. Complete relevant cell leader training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cell leaders learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cell leader based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cell leader resumes.
  4. Research cell leader duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and organize incoming records and publications for use on SharePoint.
    • Help design business cell lay-out for segmentation Kaizen on PTFE production cell, lay-out and work flow.
    • Monitor safety, quality, cost, and productivity, with Kaizen activities for assign areas of production.
    • Assist in breakdown, cleaning, sanitizing and reassembling of all processing areas following all HACCP and GMP rules.
  5. Get cell leader experience

    Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a cell leader. The most common roles before becoming a cell leader include machine operator, cashier team lead and production supervisor.
  6. Prepare your cell leader resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your cell leader resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a cell leader resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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    Build a professional cell leader resume in minutes. Browse through our resume examples to identify the best way to word your resume. Then choose from 10+ resume templates to create your cell leader resume.
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  7. Apply for cell leader jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a cell leader job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average cell leader salary

The average cell leader salary in the United States is $109,257 per year or $53 per hour. Cell leader salaries range between $68,000 and $173,000 per year.

Average cell leader salary
$109,257 Yearly
$52.53 hourly

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Cell leader reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2022
Pros

Being part of the core team, making desicions and having a positive impact on my team daily , Expressing my abilities to grow as a leader face new challenges day to day. Put all my expierences and acknowlegment into action creating a postive enviroment to work.

Cons

There are ups and down but it is gratifying when you come out on top


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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2022
Pros

Being able to create a work environment where people flourish, come together, build good relationships form positive teamwork, watching work flow smoothly, reaching or exceeding goals, and be accountable. 2. An opportunity to learn shop floor activities technically and also to develop managerial skills.

Cons

When my children were young and still in school, I didn't like not having a work-life balance to be with the family. But now my family is grown up with there own families.


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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2020
Pros

I like getting to know the company's operation and running numbers to see what opportunities there are for improvement.

Cons

I don't dislike anything about supervising, however the most difficult part of this position for me was managing people. This is a challenge when turnover rates are high.


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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