Team Leader, Quality - Plainfield, IN

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. We are supply chain experts. We live and breathe logistics every day. Above all, we believe that this is a people business. That’s why we are building a global culture of teamwork and respect. We encourage initiative, and we engage and empower our diverse workforce to grow their careers within CEVA.

CEVA Logistics offers a broad range of end-to-end, customized solutions in both Contract Logistics and Freight Management thanks to our approximately 98,000 employees at more than 1,000 facilities in 160 countries worldwide. With the recent acquisition of the former Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services business, we are building one of the world’s leading end-to-end eCommerce service offerings through the dedication and passion of our people—the heartbeat of our organization. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Purpose/Function:

Provides direct leadership, including training, of Quality Control Inspectors.  Accountable for daily random sampling inspections in Receiving, Production, Programming, Picking, and Shipping, as well as accurately documenting all inspection results, non-conformities, and re-work.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Major Essential Functions:

• Trains new Quality Control Inspectors on processes and procedures.
• Trains existing Quality Control Inspectors on processes and procedures when additions or revisions occur.
• Reallocates labor from one department to another as required to meet each day’s business needs.  Communicates with Quality Control management to define daily work schedules that minimize overtime and reduce labor costs.
• Accountable for daily random inspections in all areas of the distribution center to ensure compliance to customer requirements and specifications.  Inspection samples are determined based on the ANSI/ ASQC Z1.4 – 1993 standard.
• Identifies and accurately documents all inspection, non-conformance and re-work results.  Provides accurate, legible and complete documentation.
• Immediately communicates all inspection sample non-conformities to department management for prompt corrective action and re-work.
• Performs ad hoc customer inspections as directed by Quality Control management.
• Ensures compliance with all Inspection procedures.
• Maintains a professional, helpful attitude in dealings with co-workers, supervisors and their departmental personnel at all times.
• Provides leadership and guidance to all staff for continual improvement of key functions and activities to improve efficiency and meet increasing customer and business demands
• Ensures labor is reallocated from one department to another as required to meet each day’s business needs, minimize overtime and reduce labor costs
• Maintains a strong commitment to quality at all times.
• Maintains respect for all equipment used in the performance of your job.
• Demonstrates Brightpoint’s values:  Accomplishment, Integrity, Quality, Learning, Respect, and Community involvement

Minor Essential Function:

• Complies with all safety regulations and requirements, as set forth within the established procedures and standards.
• Assists Quality Control management in the enforcement of all safety regulations, as set forth within the established procedures and standards.
• Ownership of housekeeping in assigned areas; ensures work areas are clean and organized prior to leaving each day.
• Remains flexible with regard to job assignments at all times.
• Provides equal contribution to the team.
• Responsible for additional tasks as assigned to meet or exceed the expectations of customers and/ or business management based on our fluid business needs.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Qualification Requirements:

High school graduate or GED required.

Minimum 2 – 5 years’ experience in a fast paced, high volume distribution or manufacturing environment preferred.

Forklift certification to allow for operation of all material handling equipment in the distribution center preferred.

A general knowledge of Quality Control functions; MS Office Suite (Word, Excel); must have good basic math skills, high attention to detail, and good communication skills preferred.

Pre-employment drug screen required.

PC, RF guns preferred.

Uses intuition and experience to improve business systems and processes. Must identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Manages conflict. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.  Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.  Gives and welcomes balanced feedback.  Contributes to building a positive team and puts success of team above own interests. Understands business implications of decisions.  Capacity to build internal and external relationships.  Ability to establish credibility across the organization and engage others to ensure the most effective supply chain solutions preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand and bend.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a noisy environment with seasonal extremes of temperatures.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Medical, Dental, Vision Available Upon Start Date

• Employer Matched 401 (K) • Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Reimbursement & Career Development

• A Company Culture Rich in our Vision and Values with an Open-door Policy

• Company Observed Holidays

• Discount Programs that include Wellness, Technology, Retail, and more!

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join VECA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate.  False statements or information will result in the application voided.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.