QUALITY MANAGER

Soprema; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off during the holidays

Friendly work environment

EV charging stations on site

Volunteer time

Job summary

Soprema in Woodstock is seeking a Quality Leader to manage laboratory operations, ensure product quality, and drive continuous improvement across the plant. You will develop quality systems, participate in audits, and coordinate with R&D and Production to meet specifications.

The role requires a university degree or a college diploma with relevant experience, 3–5 years in the field, and knowledge of quality management in building materials.

Qualifications

• University degree with 3 to 5 years of field-related experience OR Diploma of collegial studies with a minimum of 5 years of field-related experience.
• Knowledge of quality system management; Canadian/US building standards considered an asset.
• Bilingualism (French an asset) and strong analytical, organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of finished products and compliance with specifications.
• Plan and perform laboratory tests per defined frequencies and methods.
• Implement and manage the quality management system and materials in the Production system.
• Coordinate FDA/CSA-style audits and write quality manuals and procedures.
• Collaborate with Production to ensure product quality knowledge is implemented.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Thoroughness

Bilingualism

Education

University degree with 3–5 years experience

Diploma of collegial studies with >=5 years experience

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

JOB DETAILS

EDUCATION

University degree with 3 to 5 years of field-related experience OR Diploma of collegial studies with a minimum of 5 years of field-related experience.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Permanent

WORK LOCATION

1620 Commerce Way, Woodstock

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4h30 p.m.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 years

RATE

$80 000 to $90 000 - To be discussed based on experience

START DATE

As soon as possible

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• Paid time off during the holidays
• Friendly work environment
• Free access to electric vehicle charging stations
• 8 hours of paid community volunteer time per year

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Quality Leader ensures the organization, planning, and proper functioning of the laboratory. They ensure that the plant organization and the manufactured products meet the required specifications. They participate in the optimization of the formulas for the existing product ranges and in the development and marketing of new products.

THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU

• Ensuring the quality of finished products;
• Planning and performing laboratory tests according to defined frequencies and methods;
• Implementing and managing the quality management system;
• Accrediting, creating, transferring, and activating new raw materials and finished products in the Production management system;
• Preparing and updating the specifications for all raw materials;
• Monitoring qualitative databases and drafting monthly reports on quality rates;
• Managing and monitoring nonconformities as well as corrective and preventive actions;
• Managing the laboratory device calibration program;
• Planning, participating in, and representing the plant in internal and external quality audits;
• Defining quality standards and writing the quality manual (specifications, procedures, etc.);
• Working in cooperation with Production to ensure knowledge and implementation of product quality;
• Planning, organizing, and carrying out experimental plans for the improvement of finished product formulas;
• Coordinating preventive and corrective actions to be taken in relation to nonconformities;
• Solving quality issues and investigating customer feedback in partnership with the Production Coordinator;
• Ensuring communication with the R&D and Technical departments.

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Your Education :

• University degree with 3 to 5 years of field-related experience OR Diploma of collegial studies with a minimum of 5 years of field-related experience.

Your Knowledge :

• Knowledge of quality system management;
• Knowledge of products and building insulation standards (an asset);
• Experience in setting up an ISO9001 environment or work in this type of environment (an asset);
• Knowledge of American and Canadian building standards (an asset).

Your Skills And Abilities :

• Bilingualism (French an asset);
• Analytical mind, systemic thinking, and a sense of organization;
• Thoroughness and reliability;
• Ability to set up simple monitoring tools shared by everyone;
• Rallying spirit (involving other departments in their quality mission);
• Ability to work in a continuous improvement mode.