National Quality Systems Coordinator

Vicwest; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier in Canada is seeking a National Quality Systems Coordinator to enhance their Quality Management Systems. The role involves developing audit processes, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and improving quality systems to exceed customer expectations. Join a high-performing team committed to sustainability and quality excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of education and/or experience.
• 3 years in Quality Management System function.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Quality Management Systems policies.
• Conduct internal audits and provide compliance reports.
• Coordinate best practices across all plants.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Relevant Education

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

"Our Reputation Stands on What We Build"

Our mission is to innovate the most sustainable & complete building envelope solutions in the Canadian market, with our trusted employees, customers and communities guiding all that we do. Investing in our people. Innovating our product selection. Sustaining the world that sustains us. We prioritize the potential for success that’s all around us.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Canada’s best-known building materials suppliers as we embark on a significant growth journey through new product launches and market penetration. As part of the Kingspan Group, Vicwest has an ambitious sustainability program, Planet Passionate, revolving around the impact of building materials on the environment.

Vicwest is looking for an ambitious candidate to join a well-established, high performing team and aid the business as we continue to grow to reach new markets across North America.

Position Summary

The National Quality Systems Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the Company’s compliance against established Quality Management Systems policies and procedures, in alignment with established Product Compliance policies, to ensure standards, products and service are consistent with highest best in class quality standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and develop systems to audit process, procedures and business systems in accordance with all audit frequency requirements.
• Develop and lead an LPA program or similar audit practice to improve quality systems that exceed customer requirements.
• Provide GAP analysis and action plans related to audit findings that ensures timely resolution of open items.
• Lead and support in implementation of QMS ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO37301, and internal and external audits as required.
• Plan, schedule and conduct internal QMS and LPA audits.
• Provide monthly compliance Quality Systems reports related to all quality services to the management team.
• Organize document structure, maintain, follow and review accuracy of document control process.
• Coordinate and communicate best practices across all plants nationally on an ongoing basis.
• Measure performance based on continuous improvements, successful compliance to third party audits, on-time completion of internal audits and effective closure of corrective actions.
• Additional responsibilities to support Quality Initiatives as assigned by the National Quality Manager.
• Work in compliance with the provisions of OHSA and the regulations
  
  

Qualifications

• Completion of an appropriate blend of education and/or experience equaling a minimum of five years.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality Management System function or equivalent.
• Possess excellent knowledge of ISO quality systems
• Prior experience dealing with customer quality issues, including plant audits.
• Experience in Problem Solving Disciplines using a cross-functional team approach.
• Management and Supervisory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel.
• Ability to read, write and speak English with excellent communication skills.
• Computer literacy and a sound knowledge in MS Office, Excel and Outlook is an asset.
• Ability to successfully interact with all levels of employees in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
  
  

Vicwest welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

How do we win? We win when we care. Care for our people. Care for our products. Care for our planet. Because when we can count on each other, we can count our collaborations as victories.