Quality Lead Hand: Hands-On QA & Kaizen Leader

Superior-Cabinets; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits plan

DPSP matching program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Superior Cabinets is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead Hand to provide technical and hands-on support across departments, with a focus on product quality and continuous improvement. You will lead Quality technicians, coordinate inspections, and collaborate with cut/finish and assembly teams to uphold standards.

You will manage QA data, develop reports, and drive Kaizens using Lean Six Sigma tools, while ensuring timely action on substandard quality across internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset.
• ASQ-ISO lead-auditor training is an asset.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams in Kaizens and problem solving.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to support multiple departments, including external customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day responsibilities of the Quality technicians.
• Follow up on White Glove jobs and complete inspections with Quality technicians.
• Perform daily quality checks in case Quality Technicians are absent.
• Train on quality standards with cutting/finishing and assembly inspectors.
• Manage the Quality KPI/Metrics scorecard and quality data sources (warranty, audits, daily tracker).
• Generate quality-specific reports and PPTs as required.
• Represent Quality at applicable meetings.
• Oversee document control including the master index spreadsheet.
• Develop and revise departmental Quality documents (policies, SOP, OPL).
• Develop QMS with the Quality Manager for Superior Cabinets.
• Use quality data/ Pareto to identify issues and address them with Lean Six Sigma, including Kaizens.
• Address substandard quality using the PDCA approach with stakeholder feedback.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Team leadership

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Kaizen facilitation

PDCA

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Superior Cabinets is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead Hand to provide technical and hands-on support across departments, with a focus on product quality and continuous improvement. You will lead Quality technicians, coordinate inspections, and collaborate with cut/finish and assembly teams to uphold standards.

You will manage QA data, develop reports, and drive Kaizens using Lean Six Sigma tools, while ensuring timely action on substandard quality across internal and external stakeholders.