Quality Systems Manager (Full Time) - St-Hubert, QC

Praxair•Longueuil, QC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the implementation of broad policies and procedures to meet and exceed Linde Canada’s business needs in quality and government compliance and other quality assurance programs. Requires the ability to work independently and to provide consultative advice within specific functional area to assigned client base (all Quebec plants and the Quebec region). Responsible to perform a variety of quality assurance audits and training duties in their assigned area to ensure compliance with Linde and regulatory body standards. Reduce costs through Operational Excellence strategies. This position does not have direct budgetary management; however awareness of fiscal requirements and ability to share ideas on ways to increase and maintain fiscal integrity is required.

Requirements

Ability to listen and get clarification when needed
Respond well to questions
Write clearly and informatively
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or others
Ability to provide training on various topics to staff, as needed
Bachelor Degree or diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering preferred, or relevant industry experience
Good working knowledge of Linde policies and procedures
Safety Conscious
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package
Demonstrated ability to have a positive impact working in a team focused production environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Strong work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude
Ability to work effectively both individually and in team environments
Willingness to learn and grow
Ability to work in French and in English

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a leadership role in safety. Encourage safety teamwork and an ongoing high level of safety awareness. Create an environment which encourages Operational Discipline.
Promote a clean, safe work environment and an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication to motivate, build morale and develop a positive attitude among employees.
Lead role in internal / regulatory agency audits for the Quebec facilities.
Provide HPFBI regulatory compliance and quality system support to assigned Linde Distribution locations in Quebec.
Maintain all safety and operational standards, update as necessary when changes to processes or procedures occur.
Ensure integrity of all safety compliance systems including but not limited to: CEPA, LERP, PPE Survey, LWI, Hazardous Waste removal, WHMIS, Sound Survey updates.
Co-chair the Joint Health and Safety Committees, providing guidance and continuity to the committee’s charter. Schedule and maintain minutes from meetings and update actions. Follow up continuously to ensure timely closure of all items brought forward.
Review all Hazardous Work Permits issued on site to ensure all rules are being followed and provide coaching/guidance to the approved issuers when items are missed.
Co-ordinate and/or facilitate as needed any technical bulletins that impact Quebec’s operational procedures.
Facilitate and maintain records for the Quality Team Meetings.
Participate in all MOC reviews pertaining to changes to systems and processes at the Quebec’s facilities.
Work with the S&ES Regional Manager to maintain and improve system to promote compliance, quality, and safety.
In conjunction with the Facility Managers, ensure all permits and licenses are current.
Facilitate New Employee orientation sessions, and other mandatory training for new hires.
Establish and maintain monthly/quarterly/annual reporting of statistical data pertaining quality and compliance systems as assigned.