Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Summary
The Quality Manager manages the quality department, implements and maintains the quality management and document control systems. They will interview, train, develop, evaluate, promote, and discipline subordinate personnel. Drive continuous improvement activities and teams. Support and promote plant wide quality improvement efforts. Lead Corrective Action Plan development, implementation and follow-up as quality problems occur.
Core Competencies
Customer Focus
Communication
Energy and Stress
Team Work
Problem Solving
Time Management
Creative and Innovative Thinking
Development and Continual Learning
GDT/Blueprint Reading skills
Engineering specification understanding
CMM/Layout measurement knowledge and understanding
Research and Analysis
Decision Making and Judgement
Providing Consultation
Planning and Organizing
Mathematical Reasoning
Accountability and Dependability
Ethics and Integrity
Analytical
Job Duties
Evaluate and develop improved techniques for control of quality and reliability.
Work with Process Engineering on process and engineering changes.
Support prototype builds and data collection and reporting of builds.
Cultivate and expand positive employee morale.
Develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of personnel.
Design and implement systems necessary to collect, to maintain and analyze data.
Identify problems, basic and complex, review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Ensure production is producing quality product to specifications.
Provide support onsite to customer/suppliers as needed.
Document all activities as required.
Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts and International Quality Standards (ie ISO, IATF, etc.) and all applicable government regulations and standards.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in quality engineering or related technology or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8 years experience in a manufacturing facility that offered the opportunity to gain a well rounded background in quality.
Six Sigma certification preferred.
Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture, assembly and distribution of goods
Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Develop, plan and implement short and long term goals
Strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office and the use of statistical software.
Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
Strong analytical ability
Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
Troubleshooting ability is required
Strong decision making and problem solving skills
Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
Good presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Detail oriented
Good computer skills
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance • RRSP retirement savings plan • Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement • Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers Award
