Director - Methods and Quality

Mission Are challenges and innovative ideas your thing? As Quality and Methods Director at Soucy, your role will be to identify and implement concrete solutions that will help our operations evolve. With your analytical mind, problem-solving skills, and ability to promote quality tools, you will actively contribute to strengthening our culture of continuous improvement. Here, every day is a new opportunity to go even furtherIn this position, you will have the opportunity to:Participate in identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives to improve the management system across all functions, chains, and business processes of the organizationWork closely with all stakeholders in product development and operations to achieve our organizational objectivesTake action to solicit everyone's contribution to achieving the company's strategic objectives in terms of performance and quality improvement in the context of implementing Lean concepts and ISO certificationRecommend strategies and tactics to management to develop and maintain a comprehensive LEAN and ISO organizational culture at all levels over timeMonitor the progress of identified process improvement initiatives based on measurable objectives, providing support to functional managers according to established priorities.Ensure strong links between processes.Manage resources for the methods, process improvement, and quality sector.Manage the budget for the quality/improvement/methods sector.Provide various staff members with the necessary training in lean manufacturing and process improvementReview the progress of corrective and preventive action requests and coordinate responses to customersReview, through management reviews scheduled at regular intervals, the assessment of opportunities for improvement and the need to modify the Quality Management System (QMS), including the quality policy and quality objectivesImplement management review recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the QMS and the product in relation to customer requirements and other regulations (e.g., the Gas Emissions Act, Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Conflict Minerals, California Proposition 65 (CM-SCIP-Prop 65)Verify, monitor, and measure processes and products against policies, objectives, and product requirementsSee yourself in this role? We look forward to receiving your application Apply now. Profile With the following skills and qualities, you will be successful in this role:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, automated production, or another relevant field such as chemistry, for example.10 years of factory experience, ideally in an assembly environment.At least 5 years of experience in managing and motivating high-performing teamsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to influence colleagues in all functionsHighly comfortable working in a culture of close collaboration with customersStrong technical knowledge of industrialization and lean manufacturingAbility to prepare and represent stakeholders during internal and external auditsManager recognized by peers with a solid track record of proven resultsStrong knowledge of manufacturing operations (discrete production)Strong interpersonal skills to influence and mobilize othersTeam-oriented with excellent leadership and influence skillsAbility to work under pressure, as part of a team, and within tight deadlinesAbility to mobilize your team and colleagues in change managementBilingualism is essential because, among other things, there are meetings with clients from other countries (French/English)Proficiency in ISO9001 standards or equivalent standardsAnd these assets will strengthen your impact: Membership in the Ordre professionnel des ingénieurs du Québec Benefits designed to take you farA flexible program tailored to your needs (flexible hours, compressed schedule, teleworking, and more)Group insurance with plans that adapt to your realityAn RRSP with employer contributions for solid financesAn employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and access to telemedicine services for a helping hand when you need itAnd even moreA healthy and safe environment and a health committee to ensure your well-being every day