Quality and methods manager

Quality and Methods Manager

Our client is a leader in the chemical products sector, adopting a specialized approach to manufacturing and distribution, and redefining excellence in the Canadian and international transportation and industrial sectors.

The company values the development of the full potential of its talents and offers stimulating career opportunities in a dynamic and proactive work environment that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.
Are you ready for the next step in your career? You will have the chance to work with creative and highly participatory people to support you in your success.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Quality and Methods Manager will be responsible for improving and implementing effective processes and tools to support the delivery of optimization projects and the management of the quality assurance program. The person will be called upon to support different departments in order to improve their ways of doing things. With his/her knowledge of quality management and continuous improvement tools, including LEAN, the manager will provide a structured approach to meet needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify improvement opportunities and take charge of projects (e.g. study of layouts of different workstations in order to optimize space and increase productivity, support the operations team in various procurement and optimization tasks, issue corrective and preventive actions by department, write/improve/update various company processes, optimize physical plant inventories, etc.)
• Maintain the quality assurance program and its improvement, as well as in ISO certification activities
• Implement and maintain performance indicators at the quality and continuous improvement level for different departments
• Implement an effective management system for non-conformities (NC) and support teams as needed
• Participate in internal audits and make the necessary corrections as needed
• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement activities: Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, VSM, etc.
• Train and coach teams in relation to methods and quality
• Supervise 1 methods technician

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or DEC in industrial engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of Lean tools
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar position
• Experience in the manufacturing sector is an asset
• Proficiency in French, functional English (asset)
• Dynamic person, with a good ability to implement changes
• Ability to positively influence peers
• Good emotional intelligence to mobilize teams while challenging the status quo
• Rigor and discipline while having business acumen
• Good leadership level and adaptability

Additional information

• New permanent position created (face-to-face)
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Young and dynamic team, and great work atmosphere
• Significant investments and continuous improvement
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We subscribe to the principle of employment equity.