Quality Specialist
- Red Deer, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Quality Specialist oversees the deployment of the quality function throughout the entire supply chain, by establishing a comprehensive quality system that covers suppliers, internal manufacturing processes, and field performance of the Badger’s trucks. Responsibilities will include vendor quality management, implementing and sustaining an Advance Quality Plan (AQP), and interacting with the fleet management team to capture, document and resolve any quality issues in the field.
The compensation for this role will be commensurate based on education and/or experience.
What You'll Be Doing
What You'll Get In Return
The compensation for this role will be commensurate based on education and/or experience.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develops, implements, monitors, measures, and improves quality standards, quality control systems, and collaborates to implement controls and improvements for Badger Manufacturing.
- Leading the quality team and individual perform Inspects, monitors, and analyzes quality performance including inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
- Sets a group and individual initiatives for performance and deadlines supporting Badger’s manufacturing goals.
- Ensures workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations and ensures compliance to Badgers safety and high service standards. Badger is a safety-oriented company, and it is important to use this to help develop a competitive advantage and raise the standards of the industry.
- Collaborates with stakeholders and management to continuously improve key operational metrics and achievement of the organizational goals.
- Education: Associate’s degree in Quality Management, Quality Assurance or a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience that would be considered equivalent.
- 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification in Engineering preferred.
- Experience with manufacturing processes that includes, welding, joining, metalworking, manual assembly, and painting.
- Six Sigma, statistical process control and Minitab expertise.
- Exposure to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvements.
- Strong project management skills, ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
- Strong working knowledge of common software packages (MS Office, Acrobat, etc.).
- High analytical skills.
- The role requires mobility within work environments, use of office equipment, lifting up to 20 pounds, clear vision and hearing, effective communication skills, and occasional travel for meetings and training sessions.
What You'll Get In Return
- Generous pay and bonus program(s)
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Attractive vacation programs
- Inclusive Group Life insurance
- Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Rewarding employee referral program
- Valuable employee training program(s)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Leads quality operations across suppliers, manufacturing processes, and field performance by establishing and sustaining quality systems, managing the quality team, and inspecting and analyzing materials, processes, and products. Ensures compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with stakeholders to resolve field issues and improve operational performance.
Requirements
Requires an associate degree in quality management, quality assurance, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience, plus at least five years of manufacturing experience. Preferred qualifications include ASQ Engineering certification, experience with relevant manufacturing processes, Six Sigma, statistical process control, Minitab, Lean manufacturing, and strong project management and analytical skills.
Skills
- Quality Management
- Vendor Quality Management
- Advance Quality Planning
- Quality Control
- Manufacturing Processes
- Welding
- Metalworking
- Manual Assembly
- Painting
- Six Sigma
- Statistical Process Control
- Minitab
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan With Employer Matching Contributions
- Vacation Programs
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Training Programs
- Bonus Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Data & Analytics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Quality Management
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Vendor Quality Management
- Advance Quality Plan
- Supply Chain
- Manufacturing
- Welding
- Joining
- Metalworking
- Manual Assembly
- Painting
- Six Sigma
- Statistical Process Control
- Minitab
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- ASQ Certification
- Project Management
- Safety Compliance
- Field Performance
- Fleet Management
- Operational Metrics
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat