Canada Regional Quality Manager (Milton, ON)OverviewThe Canada Area Quality Manager will support Recochems four Canadian sites in Montral, QC, Napierville, QC, Milton, ON, and Edmonton, AB, in quality. You will lead supplier quality, customer quality, and QMS initiatives for the US Region. Your work within our Canadian manufacturing facilities will directly impact our strategic goals and contribute to our position as a global leader. Can be located in Milton, Edmonton or Montral.Your Role at RecochemConduct internal audits for ISO and IATF at the sites.Organize and assist the sites with external audits, including ISO, IATF and customer audits.Organize and conduct vendor audits.Ensure that internal audit findings as well as NCRs (both from internal and external audits) are actioned in a manner that drives learning, consistency, and standardization.Learn the legacy processes/systems and drive the successful transition to D365 for the quality organization.Update and maintain quality corporate quality documentation.Identify and assess critical-to-quality gaps in the quality system, determine root causes, build business cases for improvement opportunities, and implement control procedures to measure and monitor results.Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes and other quality KPIs.Investigates and manages non-conforming batches and finished products. Drives the sites to get to the root cause and implement improvements to prevent future occurrences.Provides technical assistance to other departments, suppliers and customers as needed.Provide training and support to the sites on quality control procedures and standards.Builds relationships with business leaders to understand business objectives and priorities, and to collaboratively identify quality improvement initiatives.Drives standardization by sharing and implementing best practices and lessons learned across the organization.Manage investigations and responses to customer complaints, corrective actions and supplier corrective actions.Lead the sites in getting to true root causes and verify effectiveness of corrective actions for all customers.Review KPI and quality data and provide feedback to improve the sitesLead focus improvement efforts based on quality data for the area and the company as a whole.Ensure adherence to all company policies, safety and environmental requirements.The above-listed responsibilities describe the general nature of the work and is not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other responsibilities and duties may be added or this job description amended at any time.Required Experience and SkillsWorking knowledge of mechanical systemsTroubleshooting complex problemsAttention to detailSix SigmaGood communication skills and ability to work with personnel at all levelsExpected 40% travelQualificationsBachelors degree (or higher) in a Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.IATF 16949 experience and Internal auditor training.5 years' experience quality management role in a manufacturing environment.Microsoft dynamics 365 experience a plus.Strong leadership, ability to work in a highly collaborative and driven team environment.Working knowledge of various solid/liquid testing equipment.Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.Experience working with core Quality Tools (PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D CAR).Good organizational, verbal, written communication, and listening skills. Ability to accurately communicate complex information to a wide variety of people.Our ValuesWe deliver value to our customerWe maintain integrityWe work as a team with mutual respectWe act with a sense of urgencyWe focus on safety, our environment and qualityWe invite you to visit our website at www.recochem.com to learn more about our company and our solutions
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Canada Regional Quality Manager