Checkpoint Systems, a division of CCL Industries, is a global leader in merchandise availability solutions for B2B and B2C retailers, encompassing loss prevention, merchandise visibility and IoT product ecosystems that work in concert to drive profitability and enhance the customer experience. Checkpoint Systems provides end-to-end solutions enabling retailers to achieve accurate real-time inventory, accelerate the replenishment cycle, prevent out-of-stocks and reduce theft, thus improving merchandise availability and the shopper’s experience. Our intelligent retail solutions are built upon 50 years of radio frequency technology expertise, innovative high-theft and loss-prevention solutions, market-leading RFID hardware, software, cloud-based SaaS, and customizable labeling and EAS antennas capabilities, to brand, secure and track merchandise from source to shelf.  Our customers include many of today’s top brick and click retailers, offering an array of customizable solutions for Drug, Supermarket, Apparel, Electronics, General Merchandise and Big Box stores.  Global headquarters is located in Thorofare, NJ, and features a state-of-the-art Customer Experience Center, showcasing Intelligent Retail Store solutions.

Checkpoint Systems operates in every major geographic market and employs over 4,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package that includes life, health, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts and tuition reimbursement. We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We also provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people with opportunities to collaborate with global teams, launch innovative products, and grow professionally with a dynamic organization.  

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The Print Shop Team Lead for Apparel Labeling Solutions is responsible for providing operational leadership to the US production facility for Apparel Labeling Solutions. Implementation and management of standard operating procedures to maintain highest level of quality, fast response time, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, tight production schedules and information management standards are a key part of the role. This is a hands-on role requiring the ability to perform all the jobs of the print shop – thermal/laser imprinting and finishing (including RFID label production). The position reports to the Global Sales Director North America.

Job Duties

• Plan and execute production schedule to meet order fulfillment targets
• Establish metrics for improving and tracking quality and productivity
• Accountable to lean manufacturing processes; and profitability of the US production unit.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of variable data, digital printing and workflow solutions
• Implement and sustain standard operating procedures to improve operational efficiency
• Communicate and coordinate with functional counterparts and other global print shops as needed.
• Work directly with customers, as needed, to ensure high level of product quality to meet customer expectation
• Monitor warehouse inventory control management processes to ensure inventory accuracy
• Establish and monitor safety polices to ensure compliance
• Over time build a team in the printing, finishing, and fulfillment departments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent technical training in the print industry

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the printing industry
• Proficient in prepress technologies and laser/thermal printing operations.
• Proven results leading small teams
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and/or Six Sigma is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
• Comprehensive understanding of digital prepress, variable data order processing, and barcode printing applications
• Experience with shop floor data collection processes for job tracking
• Experience with Illustrator, QuarkXpress, Photoshop, InDesign is a plus
• Computer knowledge in a Windows software environment using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP is a plus
• Strong innovation and creative thinking skills to contribute to continuous improvement
• Experience in managing outsource vendor relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking and team environment

COVID-19 Vaccination

• COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Checkpoint.
  • New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work.
  • For more information about Checkpoint’s vaccine requirements, please contact our Human Resources Department.

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