Receiving Inspector Lead

Our people create our best Plexus. We’re hiring. Plexus is hiring production roles to support a variety of shifts across our manufacturing sites. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world. Whether you’re looking to start your manufacturing career or are an experienced manufacturer, find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world. All team members will experience on-the-job training as necessary to be successful in their role. *Full Time employees are eligible for benefits starting day one Purpose Statement: The Receiving Inspection Lead oversees Supplier Quality activities including the evaluation, qualification, inspection and disposition of products received from suppliers. Responsible for the management and execution of the site Receiving Inspection staff. Key Job Accountabilities: Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and achieve department metrics. Conduct human resource activities which may include approving time off, conducting performance appraisals, coaching and disciplinary action and maintaining company policies and procedures. Provides mentoring, leadership and direction for those you oversee. Effectively communicate daily schedules, goals, quality issues/concerns between shifts to ensure customer expectations are met. Follow proper escalation process when necessary. Ensure individuals are trained to the appropriate assembly build instructions and ensures personnel are compliant with all applicable SFT training requirements. Intelligently flex those you oversee to meet customer schedules based on training and skill sets. Accountable to execute on Plexus’ Best People strategy, leaders will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning and ensuring that their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential. Additional Accountabilities: Receiving Inspection contact for perspective customers and external auditors. Support proper disposition of supplier related non-conforming materials. Support containment, segregation, NCM review, and trend analysis processes activities relative to supplied parts. Supervise the enhancement or clarification of inspection criteria when identified by manufacturing or customer escapes. Manage Receiving Inspection department training requirements and Workday activity. Manage and prioritize the flow of materials through RI according to escalations and production needs. Monitoring and support improvement of site Supplier Quality and Supplier Performance Metrics. Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business. Additional duties as assigned. Education/Experience Qualifications: A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required; an Associate’s degree in Engineering/Quality or similar field is preferred. Two (2) years of related experience is required; Four (4) or more years of related experience is preferred. ASQ Certification Preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered. Other Qualifications: Intermediate supervision and team building skills. Advanced Industry/Manufacturing Knowledge. Advanced decision making and problem solving skills. Intermediate computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite. Intermediate data analysis and presentation skills. General office equipment and materials. Work Environment: The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level. This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement. Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today! Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.