Job Posting Cell Lead (Production), Danville

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Role:Permanent

Location: Danville VA

Contact:Alfredo Laferte Talent Attraction Expert

Cell lead (Production)

Purpose of the role

The role of the Cell Lead is to lead the line team to both set and achieve continuous performance improvement aligned with the site and market requirements. The Cell Lead owns the performance of the line 24 hours a day every day and is responsible for developing the team for implementing the integrated work system (IWS) operating standards and for achieving the results for their lines.

Responsibilities

• 24-hour multiple shift accountability for results understood as safety quality reliability production attainment productivity and costs for assigned Cell; Owner of Cell DDS (Daily Direction Setting) responsible for DDS findings follow up and ensuring their execution.
  
• Develop short term (24-hour) & mid-term (<90 days) action plans together with their Cell Team. Defines priorities for the cell team and allocates resources to support the plan. Participates in key planned activities.
• Coaches team members of assigned cell in line with IWS (Integrated Work System) principles ensuring IWS (Integrated Work System) methodology is in place properly executed and lived daily to achieve the operational objectives.
• Ensure the consistent availability of human resources with adequate skill levels. Identifies skill gaps and builds the capability of the line teams enabling self-sufficient teams through training and development.
• Accountable for establishing sustaining and continuously improving the effectiveness of the Cells Daily Management Systems (DMS) including Daily Direction Setting (shift/cell/weekly/monthly) CleanInspectLubricate Defect Handling and Incident Elimination.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or similar in business or engineering related subject.
• 3 years experience of leading a team in a production environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Leads by empowerment providing direction support and coaching while fostering ownership within the team.
• Knowledge of the tobacco industry and IWS principles and routines.
• Strong passion for continuous improvement.

At JTI we care for our peoples addition to the salary you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual Performance-based Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Personal Development Programs
• Medical Dental & Vision Plan for employees & family members
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Family Leave (20 weeks)
• Education/Tuition Assistance
• Volunteering Activities
• Employee Assistance Program (counselling for employees & family members)

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Next Steps:

After applying if selected please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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