QMS & IATF 16949 Lead – Plant Startup

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation in Port Colborne, Ontario is seeking a Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist to lead the development, implementation, and certification readiness of a new plant''s QMS with a focus on IATF 16949.

You will own the QMS documentation, coordinate internal readiness reviews, audits, and supplier interfaces, and drive continuous improvement to meet ISO and customer requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing startup.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor''s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Quality Auditor preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality systems, or compliance management in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain management of system structures, workflows, templates, and governance processes.
• Lead IATF 16949 certification readiness activities and align with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and customer requirements.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, track non-conformances, and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

IATF knowledge

Communication skills

Facilitation

Office 365

QMS software

Education

Bachelor''s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field

Certified Quality Auditor preferred

Job description

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation in Port Colborne, Ontario is seeking a Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist to lead the development, implementation, and certification readiness of a new plant''s QMS with a focus on IATF 16949.

You will own the QMS documentation, coordinate internal readiness reviews, audits, and supplier interfaces, and drive continuous improvement to meet ISO and customer requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing startup.