Director, Quality & Continuous Improveme

ABB; Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Director of Quality & Continuous Improvement to lead quality management initiatives and drive continuous improvement. This strategic role requires a collaborative leader with a proven background in quality management within the manufacturing sector. The position offers a hybrid work model and is based in Pointe-Claire or Saint-Jean, Canada. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and in quality management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Experience with quality management and audit systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategies for quality management and continuous improvement systems.
• Promote behavioral change and support team members in fostering a culture of quality.
• Influence senior executives to shape the design and development of their functional area.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a relevant field

Tools

Quality management systems

ISO 9001:2015 standards

LEAN principles

Six Sigma principles

Job description

Director, Quality & Continuous Improvement

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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position Reports To
Vice-President Operations ELIP Canada

As the Quality and Continuous Improvement Director, you will strengthen the culture of quality management and continuous improvement by supporting change and resources, with the goal of exceeding customer expectations and improving the organization’s performance.

This role contributes to the Electrification, Installation Products division of ABB Canada and is based in Pointe-Claire or Saint-Jean. The work model is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategies, activities, and plans to develop quality management and continuous improvement systems based on identified risks and opportunities, in collaboration with and aligned with the leadership team.
• Promote behavioral change, advise, and support team members to foster a strong culture of quality management and continuous improvement at all levels, across all activities and functions, aiming for continuous performance enhancement nationwide.
• Influence and consult senior executives in ABB’s national organizational units/functions to innovatively shape the design and development of their functional area.
• Ensure appropriate internal and external communication regarding the quality management and continuous improvement system.
• Identify and work to eliminate obstacles preventing the successful implementation and adoption of continuous improvement initiatives and provide support in cases of conflicting priorities.
• Align with ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, meaning taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a relevant field, combined with 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and in quality management.
• Analytical and methodical approach, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented approach, with strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.
• Experience with quality management and audit systems, and knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Knowledge and application of LEAN and Six Sigma principles.

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

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Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing