Quality Technician
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Full-time
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Our client is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Inventory & Quality Coordinator to join their manufacturing team. Reporting to the Production Manager, this position plays an important role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production flow, and ensuring products meet established safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment where flexibility, initiative, and the ability to wear multiple hats are essential. The successful candidate will help maintain efficient operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of the company’s Quality Management System.
This role is based on the east side of Winnipeg, MB.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory & Production Coordination
- Monitor and coordinate the flow of materials and work between departments to support production requirements and minimize delays.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production demands.
- Review work orders to determine material requirements, availability, and priorities.
- Requisition materials and supplies as needed to support production schedules.
- Record and maintain production data, including output volumes, raw material consumption, and quality control results.
- Work collaboratively with management, sales, and production teams to address scheduling changes, design modifications, material shortages, and other operational challenges.
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
- Inspect and review documents, materials, products, and work processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and specifications.
- Help ensure products meet applicable safety, regulatory, legal, and quality requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain procedures aligned with the company’s Quality Management System and established quality standards.
- Investigate non-conformances, conduct root cause analyses, and implement or coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate records and tracking systems for quality issues, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
Teamwork & Accountability
- Manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with team members across departments.
- Continuously develop skills and knowledge to support the evolving needs of the business.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably within a smaller operation where employees take on a variety of responsibilities.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience with inventory control, production coordination, quality control, or quality assurance is preferred.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
- Education requirements are flexible; relevant experience, practical skills, and a willingness to learn will be considered.
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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Responsibilities
The Quality Technician at Aplin will coordinate materials and work between departments, keep inventory levels accurate, and record production and quality data. The role also inspects products and documents, investigates non-conformances, and suggests process improvements.
Requirements
Candidates need prior manufacturing or production experience, strong organization and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and good verbal and written communication are required.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory control
- Production coordination
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective action
- Non-conformance investigation
- Quality Management System
- Work order review
- Material requisition
- Production data recording
- Process improvement
- Documentation
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Human Resources
Keywords
- Inventory coordinator
- Quality technician
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Production coordination
- Manufacturing
- Quality Management System
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective action
- Non-conformance
- Inventory control
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Material requirements
- Continuous improvement
- Winnipeg
- Manufacturing technician
- Production planning
- Process improvement
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Languages
- English