Quality & Environmental Manager

Conveniently located 45 minutes north of the Greater Toronto Area in beautiful Alliston, Ontario, Canada, is Simcoe Parts Service – a premier logistics provider and proud member of the Honda Logistics Group. HLI is comprised of 35 companies with operations in 14 countries and over 20,000 associates globally!

Reports To

The Quality & Environmental Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Corporate Admin.

Job Overview

The Quality & Environmental Manager oversees overall supervision of the Quality department associates and ensures accountability of their responsibilities. The role is best suited for an individual that is a team player along with a positive attitude and is quick to learn.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Overall supervision of the Quality and Environmental department.

· Responsible for the development, implementation, compliance monitoring, and maintenance of the quality management and environmental system(s).

· Establish and maintain rapport / relations with the team along with adherence to proper disciplinary action when required.

· Manage internal and external audit activity as a corporate function.

· Arrange for internal auditor selection, arrange training for internal auditors, visualize trends for internal audit inputs to prioritize internal audit focus / theme.

· Conduct internal audits and layered process audits and manage associated tracking and follow up.

· Able to audit both internally and the suppliers QMS / PQCT/ EMS for compliance.

· Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects, make recommendations for corrective action. Determine systematic causes and make recommendations for corrective action.

· Coach & mentor others in corrective action methodologies.

· Monitor the C.A.R. system to ensure timely completion of outstanding items and report tracking monthly.

· Meet with management on results and monitoring of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and C.A.R. system.

· Can lead the team in development of Core Documents; P-Flow, PFMEA, PQCT, Work Instructions and Change Management process. Can deploy with proven effectiveness Core Documents.

· Extensive experience demonstrating use of core tools in P.A., C.A., and C.I activities.

· Able to construct DOE, ANOVA, GR&R analysis, and potentially reliability or predictability patterns.

· Lead project team through and manage Change Control.

· Influence to obtain buy in from stakeholders.

· Use facilitative / collaborative leadership methods to deploy department initiatives.

· Able to assist in deploying the 6 key procedures; Control of documents, Control of records, Internal audit, External Audits, Control of nonconforming product, Drive the corrective action and preventive actions.

· Understand the need for calibration. Able to select correct measurement tool for the job. Can complete GR&R studies. Interpret GR&R study. Can recommend corrective action for unacceptable GR&R.

· Documentation, including annual management review, change control, document control, deviations/ concessions, etc.

· Manage and oversee quality activities including CAR program, customer complaints, non-conformance reporting (e.g., QRQC, 8D, etc.), and internal audit program.

· Lead, coordinate and/or conduct internal and external QMS / ISO 9001 and EMS / 14001 audits, prepare for other annual global audits and business plan KPIs.

· Monitor and report on the department KPIs and other department performance indicators.

· Prepare presentations and reporting on QMS and EMS activities and C.A.R. system.

· Follow up with responsible managers on findings and corrective actions e.g. distribution and complaint records, training records, etc.

· Develop training plans, mentoring, and goals, as well as train, and provide technical support as needed.

· All standard daily management requirements such as, compliance with SPS Operation Standards, Safety Alerts, Quality Alerts, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Employment Standards Act, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 compliance.

· All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education and or vocational program training or certification in a field that support’s the requirements of this position.
• 5+ years in a Quality Role with proven experience in a Tier I, II, or III doing assembly, possibly coatings, where fabrication would be an extra asset.
• 3+ years in a Environmental Role would be an extra asset.
• Experience dealing directly with OEM related business and customers.
• Proven experience using Quality tools in a practical application. (SPC, PDCA, 5P, Why-Why, etc)
• Advanced computer experience and skill with MS Office and other databases.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization from Executive to Production Associate.
• Lead auditor training in ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards is an asset

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• quality assurance: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Alliston, ON L9R 1V4 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alliston, ON L9R 1V4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person