Team Leader, Operations Quality 1

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. is seeking a Quality Team Leader 1 to supervise Quality Support staff in a manufacturing environment and drive corrective actions.

You will review defects, prepare reports, notify teams, and ensure timely NCMR submissions. You will plan shifts and overtime, generate daily and weekly quality performance reports, monitor IQA output, provide training, ensure 5S compliance, and escalate issues to management as needed.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of relevant experience in quality/inspection.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, ISO standards, and AQL sampling.
• Experience supervising and training Quality Support staff.
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review defects found by Quality Inspector, prepare reports, notify and drive corrective actions with the team.
• Verify defect photos and submit NCMR to the MRB team.
• Plan working hours and overtime for employees on Quality Support shifts; generate daily/weekly quality reports.
• Provide direct supervision and training to Quality Support staff; monitor IQA output and backlog; maintain 5S and housekeeping.
• Escalate quality incidents to management; coordinate lab analyses and MRB-related activities; prioritize incoming material for inspection to support production.
• Knowledge of product quality requirements, IPC-A-610, ISO standards, sampling plans (AQL), and basic quality tools; lead, train, and motivate the team.

Skills

Leadership

Quality knowledge

Training

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

5S

IQA

Job description

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Team Leader, Operations Quality 1

Date: Aug 19, 2026

General Overview

Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: QUA - Quality
Role: Team Leader 1
SAP Short Name: TL1
Job Title: Quality Team Leader 1
Job Code: TL1-OPS-QUA
Job Level: Band 06
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Review defects found by Quality Inspector, prepare report, notify and work with team for correction and drive for solution. Verify and take the defect photo and submit NCMR (Non-conforming material report) to respective MRB team member.

Plan the working hours and overtime schedule of employees under his/her working shift (Quality Support 1-3). Generate and submit daily/weekly incoming quality performance reports. (Z0LG, High Aging part that waiting IQA inspection, Under verification)

Provides direct supervision and training to employees (Quality Support 1-3) performing routine work. Monitor the performance IQA daily output, IQA backlog and high aging part that waiting IQA inspection

Monitor and review performance, attendance and disciplinary of Quality Inspector. Identify IQA training requirements and do training record for IQA inspectors, Assist Engineer to review the conversion part and baking the failed MSD packaging, Ensure maintenance of good housekeeping as well as 5S activity

Stop the line and elevate the quality incident to the Manager, as necessary. Request the brokerbuy lab analysis, bring sample to FA Lab and send the Lab result to MQE

Priorities incoming material for inspection to support production lines

Knowledge of the product quality requirements, customer requirements (IPC-A-610, workmanship, cosmetic spec.) and the tools and equipment used in the inspection process.

Knowledge of ISO Standards and general company's rules / procedures.

Knowledge of sampling plan procedure (AQL).

Knowledge of basic quality tools.

Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate employees (Quality Support 1-3).

Ability to communicate and coordinate with various functions.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

Typical Experience

• Four to six years relevant experience.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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