QA/QC Manager

Bravo Target Safety; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in safety equipment is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager. The role involves overseeing QA/QC programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading a team. Candidates should have extensive experience in QA/QC management and strong knowledge of safety equipment regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of industrial experience.
• Proven experience in QA/QC management, focusing on safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and control programs for safety equipment.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct regular inspections and testing of safety equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solver

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Certifications related to quality control or safety management

Job description

Job Duties:

• Lead the quality assurance and quality control programs for safety equipment.
• Ensure all safety equipment is compliant with relevant regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and verification protocols for safety equipment.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality safety equipment.
• Conduct supplier audits and ensure that suppliers are meeting our quality standards.
• Manage the safety equipment and consumable procurement process among our branches.
• Source quotes from various safety vendors. Build and maintain QAQC-related CAPEX and R&M budgets.
• Oversee and perform regular inspections and testing of safety equipment to ensure it meets safety standards and functionality requirements.
• Identify any defects or discrepancies in safety equipment and work to resolve them promptly.
• Ensure all quality control documentation is kept up to date and available for review during internal and external audits.
• Analyze trends and patterns in quality control data to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
• Stay updated on safety equipment regulations and industry best practices, ensuring the company remains compliant.
• Manage, train, mentor, and provide leadership to a team of QA/QC technicians and the QAQC Coordinator.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and identifying training or development opportunities.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet workload demands, including overseeing recruitment and training of new team members.

Requirements:

• Must have minimum 7 years of industrial experience.
• Certifications related to quality control or safety management (e.g. CRSP, Quality Auditor or NSCO).
• Must be willing to travel for meetings, audits, site/branch visit.
• Strong knowledge of industry-specific safety equipment compliance requirements (e.g., oil and gas, manufacturing, construction).
• Strong knowledge of the Canada Transportation Act and provincial or federal regulations across Canada.
• Proven experience in QA/QC management, with a focus on safety equipment or related industries.
• Experience working with suppliers and vendors in the procurement and quality control of safety equipment.
• Proven ability to prioritize effectively under time constraints and with strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Experience leading a team of people with different strengths and vast backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills. Can receive and organize requests from various departments.

Organizational Competencies you should own in this role:

• Communication Skills
• Courage
• Teamwork
• Continuous Improvement
• Ownership

Leadership Competencies you should own in this role:

• Strategic Thinking
• Performance Focus
• Problem Solver
• People Focus
• Self-Awareness
• Championing Change

Bravo Target Safety is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strive to create an open, inclusive, and equal environment for individuals to apply for this position. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, age, physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation etc. outlined by Human Rights Legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which individuals’ qualifications closely match the advertised requirements.