Quality Assurance Manager

Avery Dennison; Toronto; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee site quality operations, drive customer and supplier quality management, and lead root-cause investigations. This on-site leadership role requires coordinating with teams to ensure products meet customer specifications and company standards.

The role emphasizes quality planning, inspections, audits, continuous improvement, and staff development, with travel up to 10% and collaboration with global QA teams.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in process management in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean management tools and problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of ISO or similar QMS and audit procedures/certification processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and travel <10%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site quality operations to ensure products meet customer requirements and standards.
• Lead root-cause investigations for customer complaints and drive corrective actions.
• Manage supplier quality, audits, and performance reviews with Procurement.
• Support new product launches with quality plans and release programs.
• Monitor metrics, conduct internal audits, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and coach quality staff and ensure regulatory training.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Leadership

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Education

BSc in Engineering

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 104025 - CAD 155344 - yearly

Company Description

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

If you enjoy sports, entrepreneurialism and thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, then this is the role for you. We provide personalization and customization in the sports and entertainment apparel industries. The organization works closely with Adidas, Nike, Fanatics, 500+ professional sports teams and leading retailers across North America on fulfilling customization orders direct through its e-commerce channels or through Fanzones.com, NHL.com, NFL.com, NBA.com, NHL.com and more. Our Toronto site is one of Canada’s few winners of Fast Company Magazine’s Fast 50 award.

Job Description

As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will oversee site-level quality operations to ensure products meet customer requirements and company standards. This position is responsible for driving customer and supplier quality management, leading root cause complaint investigations, and directing product inspection and release programs. Additionally, the Quality Assurance Manager manages direct reports, supports new launches, conducts plant capacity and performance studies, and leads continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an on-site quality leadership role managing site compliance, quality strategy, and direct reports.

Customer Management

Oversee effective, timely customer complaint investigations across all departments to root cause, ensuring effective corrective actions, proper escalation, and management reviews to prioritize improvements.

Utilize standard processes, procedures, and databases to manage complaints and align internal quality processes with customer specifications and requirements.

Manage supplier quality issues and partner with Procurement to set quality expectations, conduct regular supplier performance reviews, and build continuous improvement plans.

Support Procurement/GSPD with supplier audits and ensure outsourced ("Buy & Sell") products meet internal quality standards.

Quality Planning & Compliance

Support GSPD during new product launches, revising quality plans as needed.

Manage site quality inspection and release programs (raw materials, first piece, in-process, finished goods), calibrate all test equipment, and maintain a system for quality document collection, storage, and distribution.

Align site quality strategy with global objectives, execute internal audits, and implement global inspection plans and SOP metrics.

Metrics & Management Reviews

Collect, analyze, and report quality and productivity metrics on time, ensuring alignment with regional/global calendars, definitions, and cross-system data consistency.

Training & People Development

Manage direct reports with clear goals; develop regulatory and needs-based training plans.

Coach and mentor quality staff on problem-solving methodologies and quality tools.

Industrial Engineering & Operational Excellence

Conduct work and capacity studies; track data for plant capacity, output, scrap, efficiency, and incentives.

Lead continuous improvement projects, measure effectiveness, and submit weekly, monthly, and annual performance reports on time.

Global/Regional Coordination

Serve as an extension of the Global/Regional Quality Teams, responding to regional requests and executing special projects (e.g., sample collections, corrective action deployments).

Act as the site Quality Compliance Lead to maintain overall compliance programs.

Qualifications

BSc degree in Engineering, or other relevant field, required.

5+ years’ experience in process management in a manufacturing organization.

Orientation to develop standard operating procedures and exposure to Lean Management tools and techniques for effective problem solving.

Experience with recognized Quality Management Systems (QMS) such as ISO or similar industry standards, including audit procedures and certification processes.

Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional teams toward achieving targets and company deliverables within given timelines.

Ability to travel <10%

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $104,025 - $155,344 / year. The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations Notice:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please contact [phone] or [emailprotected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.

Identity Verification Notice:

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Pre-employment Screening Notice:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.