Quality Management System (QMS) Lead

Employer: JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc Position: Quality Management System (QMS) Lead Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent Location: Burlington, Ontario Language: English Vacancy: Please note that this posting is for an existing role. Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for RRSP, Pension Plan, Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance and Vision Care. Salary: $110,000 to $120,000 CAD / year (dependent on experience) Join Our Team: Quality Management System (QMS) Lead Opportunity! About Us JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications. Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients. Position Overview: The QMS Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the organization's Quality Management System in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949). This role will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure that the QMS efficiently and effectively supports business strategies and objectives, complies with regulatory requirements, and helps drive and sustain a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Key Responsibilities Working with process owners and stakeholders, facilitate the definition, improvement, and implementation of QMS-scoped business processes, and controlled standards. Ensure the QMS aligns with international standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements. Manage an efficient and effective document control processes, capable of delivering simple document user access to single source of truth in business process standards. Boundless passion for transforming a quality management system to a world-class future state. Manage the internal audit processes; with schedule planning, auditor development, ensuring timely closure of corrective actions to strengthen process literacy and “walk the talk” compliance. Support Senior Quality Manager and other organization leaders on external, customer, and corporate audits. Provide coaching and support for continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and operational effectiveness. Support non-conformance management and resolutions related to QMS (CAPA). Support QMS training for employees at all organizational levels. Promote a positive quality improvement mindset and awareness throughout the organization. Support collection and analysis of quality data. Support development of leading and lagging quality metrics (KAIs, KPIs). Prepare reports and populate dashboards for leadership on QMS performance. Identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement. Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Support risk assessments and implement risk-based thinking in quality planning. Act as the main liaison between departments for QMS-related matters. Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive process improvements. Mentor quality team members and support development initiatives. Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience developing, managing, and improving QMS processes in a 24/7 manufacturing environment aligned with internal standards like ISO 9001 and IATA 16949. Certification in ISO9001 (or other relevant standard); Lea…

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