Operations Team Leader, Quality

Clear Destination Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Matching retirement plan

Friendly collaborative environment

Professional development opportunities

Growth within organization

Job summary

Buckland is seeking an Operations Team Leader, Quality to supervise Quality Control Specialists, coordinate and audit documentation on import entries, and maintain the quality and accuracy of data.

You will lead a team, prioritize tasks to meet KPIs, collaborate with CBP and internal stakeholders, and support continuous improvement. Proficiency in MS Office and strong written and verbal communication are essential; occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation required and maintained yearly.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in customs brokerage or logistics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality control.
• Intermediate MS Office knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid passport and occasional travel to other offices locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality Control Specialists and audit documentation.
• Coordinate and maintain accuracy of import entries.
• Prepare customs documents and maintain product databases.
• Research tariffs and respond to queries.
• Act as liaison between CBP and operations to support US accounts.
• Lead and mentor the team; conduct meetings and manage schedules.
• Attend ongoing training on customs policies and regulations.
• Handle on-call responsibilities evenings and weekends.
• Identify risks and propose operational improvements.

Skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Designation

Job description

Buckland is looking for an Operations Team Leader, Quality

What you’ll be doing

This position is responsible for supervision of Quality Control Specialists. This role coordinates and audits documentation on entries, as assigned. This position will be assisting and maintaining the quality and accuracy of import entries. Furthermore, the position handles requests for missing information and ensures that all data is accurate.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary, benefits package, and matching retirement plan
• A friendly, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
• A chance to be part of a growing organization

You will be responsible for

• Prepare customs, internal documents and maintain customer’s product database.
• Classify and research tariffs and respond promptly to all queries.
• Act as liaison between CBP and operations to maintain service to all US accounts including client information, missing information requests, and reporting custom service needs.
• Report any problems or issues directly to their manager and communicate suggestions for operational improvement and assist in implementation of changes.
• Attend ongoing training to increase knowledge of new customs polices and/or regulations.
• On-call responsibilities (evenings and weekends).
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Showcase your skills with Microsoft utilizing programs such as Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Identify potential challenges/risks and solve problems efficiently or work with Leaders for a solution.
• Foster a fast paced culture leading by example in terms of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.
• Effectively prioritize and manage the team multiple and personal tasks to meet KPI's and deadlines.
• To provide the highest level of customer service by leading and mentoring, fostering a positive and productive work environment and resolving escalated issues as needed.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Ability to manage a group of 5 to 10 employees
• Assist with performance evaluations for direct reports
• Assign tasks to team members
• Assists with training and guidance of direct reports
• Monitor work volumes of direct reports
• Supervise team members, conduct team meetings, monitor attendance, and work schedules

What we need from you

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Designation (must maintain yearly status).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in custom brokerage or logistics experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality control.
• Intermediate MS Office knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
• Valid Passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CND/USA/MX.