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