Job Title: Quality Manager
Job Summary: We are hiring a Quality Manager to work with one of our steel distribution clients in Ingersoll! The successful candidate will be responsible for the continued development and implementation of division-wide quality control programs and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives. Review and monitor quality system requirements to assure procedures are adequate and in compliance. Analyze internal and external quality data and initiate effective corrective actions to reduce and eliminate adverse trends. Provide quality technical support to all process owners including project management and operations. This role has the authority to stop production or shipment to any non-conforming product.
Job Type: Full-time, permanent.
Job Location: Ingersoll, ON
Compensation Structure: $75,000-$110,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Responsibilities:
· Collaborate with all departments to ensure adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and customer-specific requirements.
· Monitor QMS performance, including policies, procedures, manuals, work instructions, and related quality documentation (e.g., PFMEA, Control Plans), to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
· Manage the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
· Ensure all customer requirements are clearly identified and documented within the QMS.
· Oversee the creation of new Metal Standard Specifications and Product Codes in the ERP system for new business initiatives.
· Champion timely and effective dispositioning of rejected material, ensuring proper defect classification.
· Direct tracking and reporting of defects, as well as other quality control and assurance data.
· Collect and analyze trend data on internal and external rejections, and report findings to management.
· Initiate, lead, audit, and maintain defect prevention and corrective action programs using structured problem-solving methods to improve quality performance.
· Engage with customers and suppliers to support quality programs, resolve issues, and communicate customer requirements.
· Drive supplier corrective actions and resolution of outstanding claims.
· Support the internal sharing and adoption of best practices, technology enhancements, and 5S requirements.
· Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Skills/Qualifications:
· Strong commitment to driving a culture of quality with uncompromising adherence to specifications.
· Ability to inspire, mentor, and develop Quality Coordinators, emphasizing the importance of their role.
· Capability to travel to customers, suppliers, and other company divisions as required.
· Thorough understanding of IATF rules and compliance requirements.
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, or Science preferred; or BA in Business with an additional 3 years of Quality Assurance experience.
· Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Production Supervision, Engineering, or Quality Assurance, including at least 3 years in leadership roles.
· ASQ certification and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
· Previous experience in the metal industry performing machining, forming, and rolling is a plus.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Leadership: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- ASQC Certification (preferred)
- Certified Quality Engineer (preferred)
Work Location: In person
