Manufacturing Quality Lead – Corrugated Packaging

Independent Corrugator Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of corrugated products is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Lead in Mississauga, Canada. This role involves managing the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving quality initiatives. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing quality, a relevant university degree, and proficiency in quality methodologies. Salary ranges from CA$120,000 to CA$130,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in paper or corrugated environments.
• Professional training and certifications in ISO management.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality Management System and ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Lead the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Process.
• Conduct internal and external audits.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

University degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering

Tools

Microsoft programs

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Lead – Corrugated Packaging

Independent Corrugator Inc. (ICI) is a leading manufacturer of corrugated products dedicated to delivering structurally and aesthetically appealing material within a rapid turnaround. We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Quality Lead to join our growing team.

Job Summary: As the Manufacturing Quality Lead, you will own and manage the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal processes across various operations. You will collaborate with business units to maintain and enhance quality standards, investigate quality complaints, oversee critical quality defects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Process: log, monitor, and report monthly.
• Investigate and resolve internal and external quality complaints using Lean/Six Sigma methodology and root cause analysis.
• Manage the Quality Management System and ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Lead ISO (re)certification processes, including audits, employee training, and system management.
• Oversee QMS elements such as pest control, equipment calibrations, mock recalls, and audit facilitation.
• Support client visits, address quality concerns, and issue compliance letters.
• Manage FSC compliance program, internal and external audits, and training.
• Implement best-in-class standards and processes to drive operations accountability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and waste optimization.
• Generate and analyze quality data and reports on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with customer, ISO, and FSC regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Deliver executive-level presentations for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with operations to improve product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate customer incident reviews and the NCR process.
• Gather and interpret performance data to drive improvement initiatives.
• Utilize enterprise technology to analyze quality complaints and track corrective actions.
• Ensure team members adhere to quality standards through coaching, training, and audits.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Processes and ISO system compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in paper or corrugated environments.
• University degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Process Engineering, or related field.
• Professional training and certifications in ISO management.
• Professional training and certification in FSC preferred.
• SQF knowledge is an asset.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
• Experience developing and implementing quality processes.
• Strong time management, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills for training and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs suite.

Independent Corrugated Inc. (ICI) is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available upon request from people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Salary: CA$120,000.00-CA$130,000.00. Posted 3 weeks ago.