Quality Management System Specialist

Company:

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation

We are seeking a Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist to be a part of a new plant start-up based in Port Colborne, Ontario. This position will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, certification readiness, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization’s QMS, with a primary focus on achieving and sustaining IATF 16949 certification. This position is a new role for AKBSCA.

Sincerity – Being sincere with everyone.

Challenge – Boldly taking challenges, continuously seeking change.

Creativity – Creating new value through unity and synergy.

Develop and maintain management of system structures, workflows, templates, and governance processes.

Serve as the owner and administrator of AKBSCA selected QMS software platform.

Ensure effective document lifecycle management including creation, review, approval, revision, retention, and archiving.

Lead IATF 16949 certification readiness activities and ensure alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, customer-specific requirements, and company requirements.

Manage AKBSCA’s document control process and ensure version control accuracy by maintaining controlled documents including:
Policies, Procedures, Work instructions, SOP’s, Forms, Records

Collaborate with Process Owners to define, document and update business processes.

Plan, coordinate, and track IATF 16949 implementation activities, including gap assessments, action plans, process documentation, internal readiness reviews, and certification audit preparation.

Monitor system effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Lead and improve the change management process.

Lead Internal/External IATF audits and customer audits.

Coordinate responses to internal and external audit findings.

Track non-conformances and lead root cause analysis to solve system failures.

Provide management system metrics and reports as required.

Provide project status updates, risk escalation, and milestone tracking related to QMS implementation and IATF 16949 certification readiness.

Complete pre-audit questionnaires for customer audits.

Provide QMS training to employees and management.

Provide IATF and Core Tools training to internal auditors.

Develop training materials related to quality processes and system requirements.

Promote quality awareness and best practices throughout the organization.

Support onboarding and competency assessments for quality-related processes.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong understanding of IATF requirements.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong facilitation and cross-functional coordination skills.

Ability to interpret standards, procedures, and technical documentation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and quality management software.

Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop implementation plans, manage milestones, coordinate cross-functional activities, track risks and actions, and drive projects to completion.

Ability to influence and align process owners and functional leaders without direct authority to achieve certification and business process objectives.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field.

Certified Quality Auditor preferred.

Plus, 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality systems, or…