Manager-Quality Control

S&C Electric Company • Toronto, ON

73d • $106,447 - $141,039 • Onsite

About The Position

As an S&C Electric Canada team member, you’ll work on tasks and projects that
have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and
reliable power worldwide. S&C has a history of more than 70 years of innovation
in Canada. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the
power industry. As a team member, you will advance a safer, more reliable, and
more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe
weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected
industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our
commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join Our Team as a Manager - Quality Control!

The Manager - Quality Control is accountable for leading the day-to-day
activities of the Quality Control department in line with S&C’s Quality System.
 They are also responsible for leading improvement activities in the Quality
Management system, finding gaps where they might exist and using effective
problem solving techniques to close them.  The Manager QC will also work with
other departments to drive Quality in all production areas of the organization.

Requirements

• 7+  years progressive experience in a quality in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in a leadership role.  
• Relevant experience implementing lean manufacturing systems (5s, 6-sigma green belt or black belt, Toyota Production System, HOS, etc.
• Detailed knowledge of Quality Management Systems including ISO9001.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematic diagrams an asset.
• Able to conduct statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and coach team members in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing operations/processes.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in RAC, Six Sigma, or ASQ desired.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Quality Management System (QMS) activities including, but not limited to, system audits, document control, quality-related training, quality plan development, supplier quality management, and the development of measurement, analysis and improvement methods and tools.
• Provide subject matter expertise and support for production operations by working closely with the production and product engineering teams on quality related issues and improvements.
• Partner with internal customers to identify and help solve problems that hinders S&C’s ability to stabilize and then reduce lead time.
• Coordinate external supplier audits.
• Provide oversight of the NMR and SCAR process.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice lean vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Develop a robust continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the leadership team and key stakeholders.
• Implement and support cultural change across organization and drive business improvement.
• Lead, define, and develop continuous improvement activities designed to improve performance, such as planning and running lean events.
• Set department objectives, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and review and assess ongoing performance towards goals.  Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.
• Develop knowledge and capability to manage data in Team Assurance.
• Drive reduction in COPQ across through the manufacturing process.
• Manage, lead, and build organizational capability of the QC team.  Ensure adequate staffing levels, cross-functionality, manage time off, recruit, train & develop, manage performance, attendance, and provide daily supervision to maximize efficient productivity.
• Work as part of the management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommend, support, and implement continuous improvement activities, and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of delivery.
• Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers, other service providers, and the global TQM team.
• Support, comply, and ensure adherence to S&C policies, procedures, and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus
• Generous employer-matched retirement savings plan
• Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid holiday shutdown
• 100% employer-paid health and wellness benefits, including: o    Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage o    Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) & Personal Spending Account (PSA) o    Life, AD&D, and disability insurance, with optional enhancement
• Summer hours program
• Education reimbursement
• Seniority recognition
• Access to Spark LMS for continuous learning and development
• A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed