Manager, Quality Assurance

AltaSteel is a producer of rolled steel products for the mining, construction, automotive and engineering industries located in Edmonton, Alberta. The successful candidate will ensure all quality control objectives are met in both process and product.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to develop, maintain and grow both internal and external relationships among the operations team, sales team and customers
• Possess the ability to communicate with customers to discuss any issues or anomalies with product when required
• Identify and alleviate any quality issues throughout production and end product
• Analyze data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards
• The successful candidate must possess a leadership approach that is a balance of directive and collaborative
• Responsible for the final review of all quality documentation prior to release to the client and the managing of the individuals compiling information
• Promote quality, ensure processes needed for the Quality Management System (QMS) are established, implemented and maintained
• Promote awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization and ensure that the quality control on all projects is managed in a consistent manner
• Maintain compliance in accordance within ISO 9001 requirements
• Responsible for leading and assisting the project team members to ensure compliance with the client, industry and internal quality requirements
• Perform review of the Quality Management System at planned intervals to ensure its continuing suitability and effectiveness (opportunities for improvement)
• Report to senior management on the performance of the QMS and any need for improvement
• Maintain records of QA for all projects
• Manage direct reports and oversee an additional staff members for two business units
• Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality
• Open to site visits to ensure complete understanding of clients needs-development and improvement

What You Bring:

• Post Secondary Certificate, Diploma or Degree in an Engineering, Quality Management or equivalent discipline is required. Metallurgy or Materials Science is preferred.
• Related industry experience with minimum of 5+ years of work experience with QA systems and regulation
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience managing a team of several quality inspectors
• Experience in Ferrous metallurgy preferred.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

What We Offer You:

• Elevated base salary and Short-Term Incentive Program
• Competitive total rewards programs including a Health Spending Account and Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan
• Fast-paced environment
• Work on site in an industrial environment and office setting