QA Lead

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, our employees have incredible opportunities to work for an organization that is known for our forward-thinking innovation and eco-friendly design in products and packaging.

Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and encourages learning and development to support internal career advancement opportunities. We are problem solvers who find fulfillment and reward in making impossible possible. We are hands-on, focused, and committed to always being a part of something bigger.

If you are creative, passionate and enjoy working in a collaborative environment we would like to hear from you.

To supervise the work, people, and results in assigned plant to assure, inspect and evaluate the quality of product throughout the manufacturing process. Maintains the quality assurance program according to Company and Regulatory/Legislative standards and requirements, working closely with operations personnel to deliver on all Quality Assurance Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

**As a QA Lead you can expect**:

- Excellent Hourly Wage
- Wage Increase after 3 Months
- Straight Days Monday to Friday
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Health, and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Company Match
- On the Job Training
- Uniforms
- Safety Shoe Allowance
- Clean and Safe Work Environment
- Teamwork
- Continuous Skills Development
- Employee Referral Program

**Responsibilities**:

- Supervises the work of QA and Sanitation technicians to ensure all key responsibilities are performed according to Company and Regulatory/Legislative Requirements.
- Provides regular training, instruction and guidance and maintains close surveillance over testing and inspection procedures to ensure the success of technicians.
- Recommend enhancements to Corporate Standard Operating Procedures.
- Coordinate random sampling program ensuring results are logged and action is taken on any production that requires holds, or production down time to investigate and fix problems.
- Ensures all non
- conformances are promptly investigated and resolved, involving the appropriate upstream and downstream process owners.
- Communicate effectively and assertively with plant management to take appropriate action on production, including stopping production or holding product which is out of tolerance.
- KPI Accountabilities - reporting, effective performance management and coaching to produce high performing technician team, meet budget requirements, eliminate quality related non-conformances, and reduce tanked product.

**Education/Skills/Experience**:

- Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in related field combined with 2- 5 years quality assurance experience in the non-durable goods sector.
- Working knowledge of requirements of applicable regulatory agencies, standards, legislation, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills to interact effectively with all functions and levels within the plant.
- Effective planner and organizer to meet agreed upon business objectives.
- Supervisory skills to effectively manage people and delegate.Other duties as assigned.
- Highly analytical with solid mathematical skill set.
- Proficient with use of office automation tools
- Microsoft Excel, Word, for analysis, communication, and effective organization of work.

**Working Environment and Physical Demands**:

- Physically fit to do manual labour tasks in a large-scale industrial facility.
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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