The QA Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Quality Team in the implementation, training, process improvement, and auditing of the quality management system.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage the QA System platform on Powell's Internal Website ensuring that documentation meets the quality requirements, is up-to-date and assigned to the appropriate groups.
- Assist with QA System procedure development & updates.
- Coordinate the development and review of QA work instructions, policies, processes and procedures.
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, and completion of Internal Audits.
- Consolidate internal audit results and write final audit reports.
- Coordinate Powell's ISO Certification Audits with a third party Certification Company.
- Support the development and updating of QC/QA metrics.
- Analyze QC/QA metrics for all departments and work with the teams to develop continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilize Powell's Oracle based Non Conformance (NCR's) System to ensure NCR's are assigned to the appropriate department, and closed on a monthly basis.
- Build relationships with various internal customers throughout the company; including the QC team, engineering, project management, manufacturing management and shop personnel.
- Regular interaction with: QA Manager, QC Lead, QC Inspectors, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing Management, Shop Personnel and Purchasing.
- Represent Powell and it's Quality System to our customer for external audits.
- Assist with developing training class material and help support the maintenance of Powell's training system.
- Read, interpret, and apply the ISO quality system standard.
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or general education diploma is required; bachelor's degree considered an asset (BA, BSc, etc.).
- Previous experience working in a Quality Assurance department.
- 5 years of direct experience as an administrator in a Quality Assurance department.
- Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio.
- Qualified as an ISO QA systems auditor.
- Familiar with the ISO9001:2015 requirements.
- An understanding of Six Sigma or similar Quality measurement practices.
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
- Ability to work and interact with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to effectively write, speak and generally communicate to engage employees, management, and others in a productive and credible manner.
- Ability to write clear and concise audit reports.
- Exemplify a professional demeanor as well as a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement of processes.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency along with action-oriented work ethic.
- Self-starter with a drive to succeed.
- Ability to analyze problems, determine root cause and take effective corrective action.
- Ability to learn policies and procedures, work instructions and ISO standards.
- Ability to promote a positive quality culture.
More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
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