Quality Assurance Manager Jobs

Role and objectives:

Kalesnikoff has an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager. This role is based just outside of Nelson, BC and is onsite. The Manager, Quality Assurance is responsible to oversee, support, and lead field teams in planning, and implementing product quality assurance activities in compliance with applicable company standards and programs. The Manager, Quality Assurance must have excellent understanding of regulations and agency requirements for mass timber product manufacturing. They strive to meet the highest quality objectives, by building programs, documentation, tracking and reporting on KPIs, and training employees with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Act as liaison with customers, regulatory agencies and/or internal departments on quality-related matters as required
• Final approval/engagement for project-specific Quality Control Plans
• Assist on-site project personnel involved in quality assurance work, including technical advice supporting resolution of problem areas and/or questions
• Ensure adequate corrective measures are implemented on a timely basis in cases of non-compliance
• Collaborate with Project Management team to ensure product is delivered to customers expectations, strength/aesthetics/value add/etc.
• Develop/approve in-house training specific to products grades and standards
• Lead/manage day to day QA tasks throughout manufacturing
• Develop lessons learned for each project, lead After Action Review meetings, present on lessons learned from each project
• Collaborate with design team to ensure product is manufactured and fabricated as designed
• Collaborate with manufacturing to improve product quality and production efficiencies
• Provide review of in-house and 3rd party detailing entities’ work product for conformance to project documents, adherence to principals of timber engineering, constructability issues, assuring details are made to avoid water damage in field, aesthetic quality, etc.
• Lead/manage QA techs
• Continuous improvement of current manufacturing procedures
• Ensure that Company quality standards are effectively implemented

Requirements:

• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proactive and focused on continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural, or other related field and 5 years related work experience; or combination of training and related work experience totaling 10 years
• Revit experience or equivalent on-the-job training
• OSHPD, DSA, and/or PE licenses preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control inspections, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of mass timber industry experience
• Have (obtain within 1 year) NAVFAC/USACE, FHA/ADA, and a minimum of 2 ICC specific scope certifications in Building Inspection
• Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances
• Thorough working knowledge of regulatory agency quality assurance/control activities
• Proven ability to supervise personnel

You can expect these great benefits:

• Opportunity to advance in your career.
• Work-life balance
• Team building and social events.
• Relocation assistance
• A great culture where we truly value our employees.
• Competitive compensation packages
• Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
• Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program.