Plant Quality Manager

Our client located on Northern BC has an immediate opening for a Quality Manager.

Salary: $100,000.00-$135,000.00 per year

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Forest Products, Engineering, Wood Science or related field is strongly preferred.
- ASQ Certification, Lean Six Sigma Training, or other applicable Quality or continuous improvement training desirable.

Experience:

- Minimum 5+ years’ quality experience in a manufacturing environment, 3 years of which in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing business and corporate strategies such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Quality Management Systems, and Continuous Improvement.
- Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting, problem solving, Quality Management Systems, Continuous Improvement, and Project Management.
- Thorough knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing capabilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis and experimental design.
- In-depth knowledge of customer requirements, compliance regulations, quality processes, and procedures.
- Skill in leading, planning, coaching, training, and managing.
- Proven project management skills.
- Implement corporate and business strategies.
- Evaluate and optimize test procedures; define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
- Lead and manage multiple projects.
- Operate a computer and supporting software, including Microsoft Office; working knowledge of statistical software applications.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Duties:

- Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility health & safety activities as assigned. Be proactive in identifying and performing tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality, and environmental performance.
- Ensure plant compliance with all internal product specifications, certifying agency guidelines, and corporate and business quality policies.
- Provide leadership on all aspects of Quality to the Plant Business Team, Supervisors, Quality Staff, and throughout operations.
- Manage plant Quality staff by effectively coaching, training, mentoring, and monitoring performance.
- Ensure Quality Manual, Control Plans, SSOPs, and JSAs exist and are updated for all quality tasks. Ensure required training for the Quality department is completed and documented according to policies.
- Develop process quality control plans; ensure plant operations personnel receive proper training on plan execution.
- Provide leadership in enhancing plant quality culture by identifying skill gaps in plant operations personnel and quality staff.
- Actively participate in plant capital planning and execution processes.
- Develop and execute plant strategic goals that align with business objectives.
- Develop and manage quality systems in alignment with corporate and business goals.
- Lead and execute process optimization initiatives (cost reduction, new technology, etc.), new product commercialization, continuous process improvement, and experimental design.
- Manage the plant quality department, with budget and staffing responsibilities.
- Train, coach, and conduct performance evaluations for plant Quality employees.
- Participate as a key member in plant business team activities.
- Lead plant Quality self-assessment and support internal Quality audits. Address issues and ensure corrective actions are taken.
- Identify, coordinate, and conduct training for employees in areas such as experimental design, statistical process control, process improvement, and quality management systems.
- Participate as a member of the Lean Six Sigma sponsor team.
- Leverage business best practices as appropriate.
- Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.

Applying:

Please submit resumes to chris@halliwellconsulting.com including salary expectations and availability or contact Chris Halliwell at 1 877-737-6562 extension 108.

Job Number: 2346

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