Quality Assurance Supervisor - Newmarket, Canada - Magna International Inc.

Magna International Inc.

Verified Company

Newmarket, Canada

1 day ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Group Description
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems.

Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries.

Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing.

Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Role Summary:

The Quality Assurance Supervisor facilitates the effectiveness of the Quality Department in meeting its objectives by providing guidance, instruction, leadership and motivation to Quality staff on daily activities, tasks, assignments and issues which arise.

The role performs regular review of Quality policies and procedures and implements any changes and is actively involved in research and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

This role ensures internal quality systems are maintained via auditing, procedure writing and corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise the Quality Assurance department in its daily objectives, activities, tasks, assignments and address any issues as they arise
Review and disposition nonconformance reports
Support customer and internal corrective action investigations
Oversee daily quality and weld quality auditors' priorities and performance
Provide training to team members as required
Ensure daily review of shop floor activities and provide support to quality team
Ensure testing equipment is maintained per OEM guidelines
Allocate/schedule resources appropriately to complete quality work orders on time
Review and approve timesheets as part of weekly payroll process
Perform tasks and reporting as outlined in the Business Operating Process of the Quality Assurance Supervisor
Participate in MPS workshops/kaizens and encourage continuous improvement with team
Support and lead quality assurance MAFACT activities as required
Provide regular feedback and conduct performance reviews for all direct reports
Ensure a positive and supportive approach when dealing with unexpected issues
Schedule and communicate overtime support in a timely manner as per OT policy
Hold the team accountable to meet quality standards and achieve assigned quality performance measures and work to identify opportunities for systemic improvements
Lead the team and participate in layered process audits (Fast track resolution)
Travel to customer and supplier locations as required
Maintain confidentiality when dealing with customers, suppliers and internal processes
Maintain a safe work environment/practices according to the regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Adhere to all IATF 16949 policies and procedures
Must comply with all ISO Environmental) and OHSAS Health and Safety) systems and standards as it pertains to their work
Other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager

Key Qualifications/Requirements:

35 years Supervisory experience preferred
5 years quality experience in the automotive industry
Certified Quality Engineer and/or Post
Secondary Degree
Sound knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Standard
Effective communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent interpersonal skills with a teamoriented approach
Strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Minitab and ISO Quest
Proven organizational skills in a fast paced and demanding environment
Experience working with new program launches and Advanced Product Quality Planning
Strong working knowledge of PSO, Run at Rate
Effective implementation of PFMEA and Control Plan
Experience conducting Layered Process Audits (Fast Track Resolution)

Additional Information:

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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