How to hire a production cell leader

How to hire a production cell leader, step by step

Here's a step-by-step production cell leader hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a production cell leader job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new production cell leader
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a production cell leader, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect production cell leader also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of production cell leader salaries for various roles:

   Type of Production Cell Leader	Description	Hourly rate
   Production Cell Leader		$14-53
   Supervisor	Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the daily functions of employees in a specific team, department, or even a work shift. They create work schedules, organize work processes and workflows, train new hires, provide necessary reports related to the team function and the employees, monitor and evaluate employee performance, and ensure that goals of the specific team or department are met... Show more	$14-44
   Operation Supervisor	Operations supervisors manage a specific operations-related team or department. They ensure that all the agreed-upon key performance indicators are being met... Show more	$17-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Production Cell
   • CNC
   • Sigma
   • Assembly Line
   • Production Schedules
   • Continuous Improvement
   • ISO
   • Delivery Schedules
   • Machine Operators
   • Computer System
   • Personnel Issues
   • Quality Standards
   • Product Quality

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead department through numerous internal, customer, FDA, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 audit process.
   • Manage employee's schedules, time off requests, vacation and payroll with the KRONOS time management software.
   • Monitor machine performance utilizing SPC.
   • Complete quality investigations in conjunction with QA to record production discrepancies, identify trends, and provide satisfactory resolutions.
   • Operate brazing, ultrasonic welding and spot welding equipment to meet establish close tolerances and quality requirements.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your production cell leader job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A production cell leader salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, production cell leaders' average salary in alaska is 61% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level production cell leaders earn 73% less than senior-level production cell leaders.
   • Certifications. A production cell leader with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a production cell leader's salary.

   Average production cell leader salary

   $58,640yearly

   $28.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level production cell leader salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a production cell leader job description

   A good production cell leader job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a production cell leader job description:

   Production cell leader job description example

   Job SummaryResponsible for performing senior level fabrication operations and supporting management by acting as the operational first line of assistance for associates. Provide customized products to customer specifications.Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
   
   Coaches and trains fabrication associates on the proper execution of duties. Exhibits detailed knowledge of all fabrication machines and duties.
   
   Examine specifications of the customer's order using drawings, work orders, or blueprints to determine the characteristics of the finished item, materials to be used, and machine setup requirements.
   
   Fabricate work piece as determined by work order specifications. Retrieve correct pipe of various sizes and classifications from fabrication pipe yard. Perform different fabrication duties, including grooving pipe and cutting all holes for welders using a plasma cutter.
   
   Examine work piece visually, by touch, or using tape rule, calipers, or gauges to ensure product meets desired standards.
   
   Package for shipping. Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
   Maintains condition of work area (i.e., free of trash, product in correct location, etc.). Follows company safety policies and procedures and Performs other duties, as assigned.Nature and Scope Problems are typically difficult and/or high impact. Troubleshoots complex support or operational problems for junior level associates. Under limited supervision, independently resolves issues and applies a variety of methods to develop customized solutions. May lead the daily operations of a department or team. Work typically involves infrequent review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process. Assists with supervisory duties but does not have hiring/firing authority. Trains, delegates tasks, and reviews the work of junior level associates.Work Environment Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.Education and Experience Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 7+ years of experience in area of responsibility.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find production cell leaders for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your production cell leader job on Zippia to find and recruit production cell leader candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit production cell leaders, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new production cell leader

   Once you've found the production cell leader candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new production cell leader first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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