Supv, Plant Quality II

LP Building Solutions; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LP Building Solutions is seeking a Quality Manager to implement and manage quality systems in a manufacturing setting. You will supervise Quality Technicians, lead safety and environmental training, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with internal specifications and certifying agencies.

You will define procedures, manage data, lead tests, and report results to support product quality and cost-effective production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years quality related experience.
• Manufacturing experience desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of LP and APA quality policies & standards.
• Knowledge of customer requirements, installation requirements, compliance regulations, quality processes and procedures.
• Strong ability to lead, plan, coach, train, and supervise; hold people accountable.
• Skilled in data analysis and troubleshooting; SPC knowledge.
• Experience documenting process changes and their effects.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety, quality and environmental tasks and participate in health & safety activities.
• Manage scope of project work, analysis, or report writing.
• Provide safety, quality, and environmental training for Quality Technicians.
• Lead process and product tests/trials and report results.
• Define and implement procedures to support quality initiatives and maintain product quality under certifying agency guidelines.
• Supervise and develop plant Quality Technicians.
• Manage quality records, databases, and controlled documents in compliance with policies.
• Assist in plant quality self-assessment and cover Quality Manager duties in absence.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Data analysis

Statistical process control

Training and coaching

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forest Products, Engineering, Wood Science or related field

ASQ Certification or Lean Six Sigma Training

Tools

SPC software

Excel

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

Job Purpose

Implement and manage quality systems and lead continuous improvement activity. Ensure quality and technical objectives are properly deployed. Supervise activities and training of quality technicians.

We’d love to meet you if...

• you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
• you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
• you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility health & safety activities as assigned.
• Be pro‑active in identifying and performing tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Ensure SSOPs and JSAs exist and are updated for all quality tasks. Ensure required training for Quality Technicians is completed and documented according to policies.
• Manage a large scope of work, volume of activity, and direct reports.
• Manage scope of project work, analysis, or report writing.
• Provide safety, quality, and environmental training for Quality Technicians.
• Lead process and product tests/trials as assigned. Compile, analyze, and report trial test results as required
• Define and implement procedures to support quality initiatives. Establish and maintain a comprehensive program that will ensureconsistent product quality under certifying agency guidelines.
• Ensure plant compliance with all internal product specifications, and corporate quality policies
• Manage quality systems to assure consistent process and product performance while maintaining maximum production and safework habits.
• Manage plant calibration and verification schedules for process and lab instruments. Lead and deploy process optimization (costreduction, new technology, etc.), statistical analysis, continuous process improvement, and experimental design.
• Support and assist in troubleshooting sources of Special Cause variation.
• Supervise work activities for plant Quality Technicians.
• Train, coach, and assist in the development of plant Quality Technicians.
• Manage quality records, databases, and controlled documents in accordance with corporate record retention policies.
• Manage and maintain quality records and databases in compliance with business, corporate, and certifying agency requirements.
• Generate routine quality reports for internal communication.
• Assist in the plant quality self‑assessment.
• Assume responsibilities of Quality Manager in their absence

What do I need to be successful?

• 5+ years quality related experience
• Manufacturing experience desirable
• Thorough knowledge of quality system.
• Thorough knowledge of LP and APA quality policies & standards
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment and basic mechanical ability.
• Knowledge of customer requirements, installation requirements, compliance regulations, quality processes and procedures.
• Skill in leading, planning, coaching, training, and supervising. Ability to hold people accountable.
• Skill in data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge and understanding of statistical process controls.
• Proven ability to design experiments to investigate product attributes or qualities/conditions.
• Strong computer spreadsheet software and SPC software skills
• Proven ability to document process changes and their effects

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Forest Products, Engineering, Wood Science or related field preferred.
• ASQ Certification, Lean Six Sigma Training, or other applicable training desirable.
• Adequate combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities