Who We Are:
Price Industries Limited, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products (www.priceindustries.com). The founding principles of Price have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products.
After more than 60 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our success.
We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, and working in a friendly, team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity.
What You Can Expect:
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Health and Dental - Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services.
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Manulife Virtual Pharmacy - Access pharmacy services anytime, anywhere through the Manulife app, with eligible prescriptions delivered directly to your home.
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Manulife Mental Health and Counselling Services - Access confidential mental health and wellness support through the Manulife app, with convenient options to book counselling, consultations, and guided programs all in one place.
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Life and Disability - You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage.
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Pension Matching Program - Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary).
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Wellness Reimbursement Program - Employees are eligible for a fitness centre or club membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes Fitness related App’s.
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Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.
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Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.
- Our convenient Price Café offers free Tea and Coffee.
Price Industries Limited, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products (www.priceindustries.com). The founding principles of Price have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products.
After more than 60 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our success.
We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, and working in a friendly, team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity.
What You Can Expect
•As part of our Goals, Rewards, Improvement and Teamwork program qualifying teams can enjoy a monthly reward.
•Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.
•Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that
•Our convenient Price Café offers free Tea and Coffee.
The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:
- Analyze key quality performance metrics, including scrap, rework, shipping damage, Cost of Quality (COQ), and other quality-related losses, to identify trends, key drivers, and improvement opportunities.
- Lead and support the implementation of quality and process improvement initiatives, ensuring identified opportunities are translated into practical actions and measurable results.
- Manage assigned improvement projects from data analysis and problem identification through root cause analysis, implementation, follow-up, and effectiveness verification.
- Conduct detailed analysis of manufacturing scrap, including material utilization, programming-related scrap, production waste, defects, and process inefficiencies, and work with the appropriate teams to implement improvements.
- Investigate shipping damage and packaging-related issues to identify trends and contributing factors and implement improvements to packaging, material handling, storage, and shipping processes.
- Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to investigate problems, develop solutions, and implement improvement initiatives.
- Utilize structured problem-solving and quality improvement tools, including Pareto Analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Root Cause Analysis, and statistical analysis, to support data-driven decision-making.
- Apply project management principles to assigned improvement initiatives by establishing actions, responsibilities, timelines, deliverables, and follow-up activities.
- Identify and implement opportunities to reduce Cost of Quality, minimize waste, improve process efficiency, and prevent recurring quality issues.
- Develop and maintain quality reports, dashboards, and trend analyses using Excel, Power BI, and other data analysis tools to monitor performance and improvement progress.
- Monitor and verify the effectiveness of implemented improvements to ensure results are measurable and sustained.
- Provide regular updates to the QA Manager and relevant stakeholders on improvement project status, results, risks, and required support or escalation.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, problem prevention, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Post-secondary education in Quality, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business/Data Analytics, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience will also be considered.
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality improvement, process improvement, continuous improvement, or a related technical role.
- Demonstrated experience successfully implementing quality or process improvements and achieving measurable results.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, investigate root causes, develop solutions, and follow improvements through implementation.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material utilization, scrap reduction, waste reduction, process efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage improvement activities and projects while working effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, charts, data analysis, and trend reporting. Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is considered an asset.
- Knowledge and practical experience with continuous improvement and root cause analysis methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, and structured problem-solving.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D, SPC, or other continuous improvement methodologies is considered an asset.
- Strong technical aptitude and a hands-on approach, with the willingness to investigate manufacturing processes and quality issues directly on the production floor.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with Production, supervisors, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and management.
Price Industries Limited hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process and while working at Price. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at HR@priceindustries.com.
We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Should this excellent opportunity interest you, please submit your resume, including salary expectations.
We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
