Aggregates Quality Assurance Manager

6 months ago


Coquitlam, Canada Lafarge Canada Full time

Overview:
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and managing material quality for Greater Vancouver area. This role is directly responsible for ensuring our customer’s receive the appropriately performing quality products, by leveraging our production excellence and sales-force effectiveness while ensuring reserve optimization. The Quality Manager plays a key role in directing what materials are designated for production and shipping.

**Responsibilities**:
Health and Safety:

- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and supporting safety policies in all work environment areas.
- Promote a positive safety culture through “Boots on the ground”
- Ensure safe and healthy working conditions in areas under his/her responsibility

People Management:

- Provide Technical support to the Operations & Commercial Manager in order to successfully bid jobs
- Oversee the Quality Department and its orderly function
- Provide on-going Training of appropriate personnel
- Leverage development opportunities to grow personnel
- Evaluate personnel for performance
- Assist in recruiting of personnel where required

Quality Assurance:

- Administer, develop, implement, and standardize quality plans and processes for the Greater Vancouver Area. This shall be achieved by working closely with the plant managers, conducting quality audits and adhering to the WCan Quality Control Manual
- Lead and develop the Quality Assurance team for region
- Assess aggregate designs for annual product submissions
- Represent the interests of the company in technical associations/meetings with stakeholders such as engineers, customers, etc.
- Work with specification writers, engineering consultants, architects, government agencies and customers to open lines of communication between these groups and Lafarge and to promote Lafarge's products and services.
- Maintain a close working relationship with the Ready-Mix Division with respect to the quality of aggregate materials
- Work with the aggregate QA and sales departments to pre-qualify our construction materials; clarify and modify, where possible, specifications and assist customers with their bids on special projects.
- Troubleshoot aggregate quality complaints where required, perform analysis to ensure issues are mitigated or eliminated

Customer Focus:

- Ensures that key materials performance data is reviewed and analyzed monthly (i.e. Consistency, Conformance, Capability and customer quality complaints).
- Tracks progress against actions and targets/KPIs. Investigates variances and ensures corrective actions are established.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to customer requests.
- Communicate test results to Customers on a timely basis.

Specific Accountabilities
- Shipped material meets Quality Specifications.
- Aggregate Inventory is kept at optimum levels.
- Analysis of drill data - Assist with Inventory management
- Plant setup/efficiency
- Monthly Aggregate Inventory & pile layout
- Barge and truck aggregate testing
- Annual product certifications

Hourly Range: $40/hr to $50/hr

Qualifications:
**Education**:

- A Diploma in Technical or Engineering is preferred.
- 10 years’ practical experience-- Aggregates & applicable testing.

Experience and Skill Set:

- Minimum 10 years of Management/Supervisory experience.
- Experience in reading and interpreting aggregate specifications
- Experience and knowledge of Crushing and Screening Plants - Excellent problem solving & analytical skills.
- Strong communication and computer skills
- Good knowledge of Aggregate industry.
- Must be able to work well as a part of a team and independently
- Must have a good safety mind set
- Lab & Field work required.

Competencies:

- Developing Direct Reports & Others
- Customer Focus
- Driving for Results - Technical Learning
- Motivating Others
- Leading people

**As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.**

Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- quality assurance: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person



  • Coquitlam, Canada Lafarge Canada Full time

    Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all. Quality Assurance Manager **Requisition...


  • Coquitlam, Canada Lafarge Canada Full time

    Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all. Aggregates Materials Manager **Requisition...


  • Coquitlam, Canada Toyo Pumps north america Full time

    Hevvy/Toyo Pumps North America is a Canadian-owned pump manufacturing and distribution company located on the Fraser River in Coquitlam, BC. We are a family-owned and operated business that has been operating for over 40 years. We are in search of a meticulous and seasoned Quality Assurance and Control Manager to lead our quality management endeavors,...


  • Coquitlam, Canada AMPCO Manufacturers Inc. Full time

    **About Ampco**: AMPCO Manufacturers Inc. is a diversified Printing Company that has achieved excellence for over 50 years and is headquartered at our 63,000 square-foot facility in Coquitlam, British Columbia. A privately-owned and operated company, we make quality components such as durable labels, decals, nameplates, overlays, wide format digital...


  • Port Coquitlam, Canada Sofina Foods Inc Full time

    Join Us! Our team is looking for Manager, Quality Assurance for our site in Port Coquitlam Plant. Join our family of diverse, talented, and dedicated people and become part of an industry-leading company as we strive to be the most successful food company in the world. **Title**: Manager, Quality Assurance **Location**: 1910 Kingsway Avenue Port...


  • Coquitlam, Canada Trotter & Morton Group of Companies Full time

    Division: Commerical_ Fred Welsh Ltd. team in conjunction with Trotter & Morton Ltd. (FWL-TM) is looking for a Quality Assurance Representative to join our team full time or part-time in Coquitlam, British Columbia. The Quality Assurance Representative is responsible for quality assurance and quality control on the Cowichan Hospital Redevelopment...


  • Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada AMPCO Manufacturers Inc. Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Manager to join our team at AMPCO Manufacturers Inc. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to take on a leadership role and contribute to the success of our company.Key Responsibilities:Quality Management System:Oversee the development and maintenance of our Quality...


  • Port Coquitlam, Canada Ground X Site Services Ltd. Full time

    We are a highly aggressive and growing material recycling and resale company in search of a Yard Operations Lead for our yards. We have yards located in North Vancouver, as well as Port Coquitlam. In this role you will - Direct yard staff, receive and assess inbound material, manage and direct material storage/handling, direct and coordinate truck load outs...


  • Port Coquitlam, Canada Sterigenics Full time

    Reporting to the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, the Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for assisting the Plant QA Manager and Validation Coordinator (if applicable) in ensuring the quality system requirements are met and maintained. This role assists in providing management with information and data on all key aspects of the day-to-day...


  • Coquitlam, Canada IQR Consulting Full time

    The role of the **Quality Assurance Associate** is to support the QA team in fulfilling their roles to the clients by working closely and communicating regularly with the QA team with respect to the required work to be done. The QA Associate must be extremely organized to help ensure that the Consultants are providing the best support in quality and...


  • Coquitlam, Canada JYSK Canada Full time

    As the **Quality and Compliance Assurance Assistant,** you will be responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance Manager and Compliance Manager by carrying out incoming inspection of new and ongoing shipments of hard and soft goods, mattresses and seasonal items as well as fulfilling spare parts requests. You will test, inspect and evaluate samples and...


  • Coquitlam, Canada GFR Pharma Ltd. Full time

    **Quality Assurance Specialist II** GFR Pharma is a highly respected Canadian natural health product contract manufacturer. We partner with the most reputable supplement brands in the world, to produce products that help people live vibrant, healthy lives. Our company culture is one of innovation, continuous improvement, and a relentless pursuit of...


  • Coquitlam, Canada the pastrybox Full time

    **Quality Assurance Technician** We need someone who: - Monitor product safety and quality, production process and personnel GMP practice to ensure the compliance to established procedures (SOP’s), standards and requirements. - Identify, report and investigate any deviation to procedure, system or standard and assist with implementing corrective actions...


  • Coquitlam, Canada Intertek Full time

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES - By delegation from the Engineering Manager, Construction Services, the Materials Technician has responsibility for providing effective and competent support to Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. in a safe, legal, and ethical manner. - This is a position which will appeal to a self-motivated individual with a strong...


  • Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Fascicle Technologies Inc. Full time

    Fascicle Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team.Job DescriptionThe ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in software development and quality assurance.You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing information systems business solutions that meet...


  • Coquitlam, Canada Lafarge Canada Full time

    Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all. Quality Control Technician - Asphalt **Requisition...


  • Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada JYSK Canada Full time

    At JYSK Canada, we are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance and Compliance Professional to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest quality products are delivered to our customers.The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance, with a...


  • Coquitlam, Canada GFR Pharma Ltd. Full time

    GFR Pharma is a privately held manufacturer of natural health products. As a proud Canadian company located in Coquitlam B.C., we are committed to manufacturing high-quality products for our customers. With the continued growth of our business, we are seeking to hire a “**Quality Assurance Inspector**” to join our team. **Main Responsibilities will...

  • Materials Technician

    5 months ago


    Coquitlam, Canada Intertek Full time

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES By delegation from the Engineering Manager, Construction Services, the Materials Technician has responsibility for providing effective and competent support to Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. in a safe, legal, and ethical manner. This is a position which will appeal to a self-motivated individual with a strong...


  • Coquitlam, Canada Intertek Full time $26 - $31

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES By delegation from the Engineering Manager, Construction Services, the Materials Technician has responsibility for providing effective and competent support to Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. in a safe, legal, and ethical manner. This is a position which will appeal to a self-motivated individual with a strong...