08 - Senior Team Leader, Operations Quality

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Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location: Plano, TX, US

Company: Celestica International LP

Req ID: 138971 
Region: Americas 
Country: USA 
State/Province: Texas 
City:  Plano 

General Overview

Functional Area:  Quality (QUA)
Career Stream:  Operations Quality (OPQ)
Role:  Senior Team Leader (STL)
Job Title:  Senior Team Leader, Operations Quality
Job Code:  STL-QUA-OPQ
Job Level:  Band 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

Provide direct supervision and training to employees (Quality Support 1-3 and Quality Team Leader 1-2) to effectively perform the assignments. May include supervising ~25 - 50 employees or a non-supervisory team lead of a support function.

Detailed Description

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

  • Review inspection method, sampling plan in the Quality Instruction/Quality Plan and feedback Quality Engineer as necessary.
  • Monitor and review performance, attendance and disciplinary of employees (Quality Support 1-3 and Quality Team Leader 1-2) under his/her assigned area.
  • Review defect found by Quality Inspector, prepare report, notify and work with team for correction and drive for solution.
  • Stop line and escalate the quality incident to Manager, as necessary.
  • Monitor and review the working shift/ hours and overtime schedule of employees (Quality Support 1-3 and Quality Team Leader 1-2) under his/her assigned area.
  • Provides direct supervision and training to employees (Quality Team Leader 1-2) performing their assignments.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

  • Strong Knowledge of the product quality requirements (IPC-A-610, workmanship, cosmetic spec.) and the tools and equipment used in the inspection process.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Strong Knowledge of ISO Standards and general company’s rules / procedures.
  • Strong Knowledge of sampling plan procedure (AQL).
  • Strong Knowledge of basic quality tools.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery and the profitability of the unit.
  • Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate employees (Quality Support 1-3 and Quality Team Leader 1-2).
  • Ability to communicate and coordinate with various functions to meet quality metrics.

Physical Demands

  • The job works in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.    
  • Duties include sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors/screens and sustained visual concentration on numbers/legal documents.
  • Occasionally overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

  • 4 to 6 years in a similar role or industry.

Typical Education

  • Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experiency.
  • 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.


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