What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cell Leader, Materials position at Qualitrol?
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
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.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 16.11-29.86
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.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 16.11-29.86
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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, 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.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 16.11-29.86
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.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 16.11-29.86