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Molding Process
Technician
Reporting to the Molding Shift
Supervisor, the Process Technician is responsible for managing and
directing resources to tackle technical issues that arise during the
shift that results in meeting safety, quality and delivery targets and
to foster a working environment that is fair, equitable and driven to
continuously improve.
Responsibilities:
- Health & Safety
- Ensures all team members are
trained and performing in a safe and efficient manner using
appropriate PPE when applicable. Provide the training when
appropriate
- Assist shift supervisor in
accident/incident investigations to determine root causes,
corrective actions and follow-up to ensure completion
- Proactively identify and suggest
ways to eliminate hazards
- Correct unsafe acts or conditions,
ensuring health & safety policies are followed
- Regularly audit the shop floor to
ensure compliance with policies and procedures and ensure that
inspections are appropriately documented
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Coordinate the Shift
Molding Operations
- Identify and communicate mold/machine
problems to Tool Room and Maintenance. Act as a liaison between
the various departments to address issues for timely corrective
action
- When paged by Machine Operator for
help, attend to the request at the earliest.
- Communicate with next and previous
shifts to understand:
- Technical issues that affect
attainment and needs continued attention.
- Quality issues that affect
attainment
- Assist Shift Supervisor in
responding to NCR’s and PQI’s including establishing and following
up on corrective action plans
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Operate the Injection
Molding Machine, Stacking Equipment and Molds
Machine:
- Perform complex troubleshooting
and process adjustments
- Start-up any Injection Molding
machine without a saved set-up
- Create master set-up sheet with
all machine parameters when one does not exist
- Set-up servo and mechanical swing
chute. Maintain, troubleshoot and make adjustments if needed for
proper functioning
- Perform basic machine maintenance
to help troubleshoot for maintenance
Mold:
- Make a decision to block cavities
- Identify mold problems for repair
and communicate to tooling department for corrective action
Stacking Equipment:
- Verify stacker set-up.
Troubleshoot and make adjustments if needed for proper functioning
- Set-up, troubleshoot Polystacker
systems
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Report and Document
- Maintain master set-up sheets of
all mold-machine combination in binders
- Provide detail documentation on
corrective actions taken to resolve mold/machine/stacker and
quality issues
- Complete and submit service
request to the issuing department during the shift. Follow-up with
service request to ensure that the necessary corrective action has
been taken and the problem has been resolved
- Print and file shop floor
documentation for future reference
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Develop Skills of Shop
Floor Employees
- Identify training needs for
machine operators. Be certified in TWI and ensure TWI methods are
being used to train team members
- Ensure adherence to standard work
and provide timely feedback
- Provide training and coaching to
machine operators on operating the machines effectively to produce
quality parts
- Lead continuous improvement
projects and ensure machine operator participation
Qualifications:
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Diploma from a plastic
training institute or equivalent
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Ability to effectively
coach, manage and support Team Members.
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Ability to manage
significant workload including conflicting priorities.
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Strong knowledge and
experience in injection molding, processing and tooling.
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Demonstrated trouble
shooting experience.
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Outstanding interpersonal
and people management skills.
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Effective planning and
organizational skills.
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Knowledge of Lean
Manufacturing tools and applications.
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Knowledge of 6 sigma tools
and applications.
Details:
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This job requires both
office and plant exposure with considerable time spent on shop floor
exposed to noisy environment.
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Flexibility of work hours
required to deal with problems on a 24 hour, 7 day basis.
- 60K per annum.
Attention:
Cathy
Production Manager (II)
Responsibilities:
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Ensures
daily area production requirements are met while maintaining high
standards of quality.
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Ensure all
resources are effectively utilized to maximize all value-added
activities.
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Liaises with
all departments to exchange information on improving existing area
manufacturing procedures and systems.
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Identifies
issues involving inefficiencies, non-value added activities and
quality concerns. Identifies root causes and recommends and/or
implements corrective action.
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Maintains
safety standards for all assigned areas by ensuring safety
requirements are met and policies are adhered to.
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Compiles and
reports on area quality concerns and all non-value added activities
at the monthly management meetings. Identifies and implements
corrective action and ensures timely follow-up.
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Conducts
regular, timely reviews and yearly Discretionary Salaried Merit Plan
assessment for all direct reports and ensures timely review of
hourly personnel.
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Identifies
improvement opportunities of personnel and provides direction
regarding improvement or developmental opportunities.
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Actively
participates and drives continuous improvement activities to ensure
maximum results in reducing costs.
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Visits
customer sites as a company liaison to establish and build upon
positive customer relationships.
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Prepares and
monitors departmental budgets and capital requirements, ensures
performance within the established parameters.
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Actively
participates in APQP teams design reviews, and feasibility
commitment teams as required.
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Involved in
effective utilization of plant personnel within areas of
responsibility including hiring, promotion and disciplinary actions
as required.
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Identifies and schedules
training requirements for direct reports and assists in training
needs of all hourly employees in area of responsibility.
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Any other reasonable
request made by management.
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Contributes
to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements
the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of
the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and
support) are supported and adhered to.
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Ensures he/she is in
full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any other province
or state, while representing the Company or during the use of any
Company provided equipment.
Safety
Responsibilities:
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Performing workplace
inspections
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Conducting information
sessions (i.e. safety talks, staff meetings, pre-shift meetings)
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Conducting incident
investigations
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Conducting employee
training
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Correcting substandard
acts or conditions
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Commending employee
health and safety performance
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Performing employee
safety observations
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Complying with Section
27 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Qualifications:
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Strong
leadership skills, ability to lead and direct employees
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Excellent
communication skills, both written and verbal
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Effective
presentation/facilitation skills
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Effective
problem-solving and decision-making skills
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Ability to
source, gather and synthesize information to provide recommendations
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Computer
skills, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and other company-related
software
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College or
University Degree or equivalent work experience
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Practical
knowledge based on 10+ years of experience in the automotive
industry with previous supervisory experience
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Thorough
understanding of TS16949 and ISO14001 requirements
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Good
understanding of provincial legislation affecting the workplace,
i.e. health and safety, labour standards
Details:
Attention:
Cathy
Printing Shift Supervisor
Responsibilities:
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Manage shop floor performance of shift
- Ensure quality
and schedule attainment requirement are met
- Ensure
productivity targets for the shift are met
- Manage vacation
planning
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Support and drive continuous improvement
- Identify
opportunities and drive continuous
improvements
to all key results area; i.e., print quality, cost, reliability,
flexible operations, safety housekeeping, yields, etc.
- Lead and/or
participate in improvements projects
- Work in
partnership with peers to implement process change and physical
upgrades. Ensure new systems are properly commissioned and
validated and S.O.P’s are developed. Ensure Team Members are
trained to support ongoing operations at high standards of
quality, efficiency and flexibility
- Aid in the
development of performance metrics to help drive continuous
improvement and implement change.
- Establish
principles for accountability, constructive feedback and personal
growth for all employees.
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Communicate and report on performance
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Overlap with
previous Shift Supervisor and report opportunities
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Conduct formal
communication sessions
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Conduct daily
audits
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Conduct Cell Leader
meetings
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Collect data and
submit daily production reports
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Manage people
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Manage personnel
issues
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Manage Performance
Improvement Process
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Manage Absenteeism
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Manage Training
Program and maintain Training Matrix
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Ensure conformance
to Standards of Conduct
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Ensuring good
employee relations on the shop floor by diligent communication and
feedback
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Monitor and ensure health and safety/HACCP/5S compliance
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Act as competent person on the
shift
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Ensure PPE is available and used
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Perform accident investigation
and reporting in a timely manner
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Ensure adequate training
Qualifications:
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Post Secondary Education in manufacturing, business
or related technical experience in packaging or related converting
business
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5 – 10 years of leadership experience in progressive
manufacturing environment.
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Experience in a midsize to large manufacturing
environment with face paced made to order processes
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Technical Print Experience
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Strong interpersonal Skills
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Solid communication skills (verbal and written)
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Strong working knowledge of Excel, Work, Microsoft
Office is necessary
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Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Processes, total
quality, SPC, HACCP and GMP’s
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Understanding of Facilitation techniques
Details:
Attention:
Cathy
Maintenance
Manager
Responsibilities:
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Involved in equipment purchases and components
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Provides support for each division with major or difficult
situations
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Works
with facilities to develop a maintenance reporting system
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Develop
equipment standards and strategies for future expansion
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Ensure maintenance standards are consistent between facilities and
that best practices are shared
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Any other reasonable request made by management.
Requirements:
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Recognized technical trade certificate - Licensed
as an Engineer, Industrial Electrician or Maintenance Millwright,
with a minimum of 5 years progressive leadership/supervisory
experience.
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Practical knowledge based on a minimum of 7 years
work related experience in manufacturing/automotive industry.
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Ability to read circuit diagrams and blue print
drawings, ability to work with SPC.
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Mechanically inclined with strong knowledge of
hydraulic, pneumatic machinery, automation, electronic, electrical
and PLC's.
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Sound knowledge of industrial safety procedures.
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Very good understanding of Canadian Standard
Association and Ontario Electrical Code Book.
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Strong understanding of TS16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
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Excellent communication skills, including written,
verbal and presentation.
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Strong people management skills to lead, direct and
coach employees.
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Effective problem solving and decision making skills.
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Ability to prioritize work in order to handle
multiple tasks and changing priorities
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Computer skills, e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, GroupWise,
MS Project, MP2 and CMI software.
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Mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
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Ability to gather, analyze and determine best
solution.
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Ability to interact with all employees at all levels
within the organization.
Accountability:
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Accountable for the welfare and safety of employees using equipment
within the department
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Administering and maintaining budget
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Maintaining all equipment so that productivity and efficiency is
used to its fullest capability
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Ensuring departmental timelines are met or exceeded
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Ensuring company policies, procedures, quality standards and control
methods are followed
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Maintaining up-to-date documentation regarding TS16949/ISO14001 and
customer requirements
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Ensuring compliance with provincial or federal legislation while
working on company business
Details:
Attention:
Cathy
Quality Specialist (Plant)
To ensure that all concerns relating to customers, both
external and internal, and suppliers, are effectively contained and
permanent corrective action is put in place to prevent any
reoccurrence.
Requirements:
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Facilitate training related to quality and develop training material
as required.
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Deal
with customer rejects and problems and takes necessary steps to
rectify concerns. Investigate substandard results and conduct
research on product defects in order to make recommendations on
changes in materials or processes.
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Deal
with customers and engineering on advanced quality issues and
programs and provide direction where required.
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Conduct
investigations on non-conformances and recommend corrective action
to prevent reoccurrence.
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Attend
meetings as per customer request and translate requirements into
plant systems and procedures.
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Analyze
SPC data and assist in improving manufacturing process capability.
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Review
all Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD &T), Significant
Characteristics (SC), and Key Product Characteristics (KPC) with
customers on new programs to address any quality issues.
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Co-ordinate and prepare sample submission packages (PPAP) to include
all pertinent documents per customers requirements. Prepare Failure
Mode Effect Analyses (FMEA), Process Flow Diagrams and Process
Control Plans for assigned programs and revise the document when
change is required.
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Review
fixture designs to ensure that parts are properly located in
accordance with the GD & T and that the fixtures pass required
variable data and attribute checks in accordance with customer
expectations.
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Perform
dimensional checks, capability studies, Gauge R&R studies, and
audits as needed to support customer concerns, APQP and PPAP
requirements.
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Review
and analyze CMM layout report and recommend changes as required for
a successful PPAP submission
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Co-ordinate process capability studies to verify the capability of a
product/process at launch.
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Conduct
training on new programs, and provide required training materials,
i.e. quality guides, control plans, etc.
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Assist
with the design of experiments and DVP&R when required.
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Review
and approve supplier PPAP Packages and follows up for re-submission
as required.
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Monitor
suppliers performance and develop new suppliers, assist with
suppliers improvement plans to ensure that corrections are being
implemented within specified time frame.
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Supervise Corporate Testing Laboratory and all related activities.
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Develop
and achieve high quality customer service at customer shipping
locations.
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Responsible for new product launch and customer assembly plant
liaison.
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Plan
and perform internal audit in all facilities.
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Responsible for warranty returns and high mileage vehicle review
reporting, analysis and follow-up
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Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that
complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the
principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize,
standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.
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Ensures
he/she is in full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any
other province or state, while representing the Company or during
the use of any company provided equipment.
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Working in compliance with the Act and Regulations.
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Using or wearing the equipment, protective devices or
clothing requires to be used or worn.
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Reporting to supervision the absence of, or defect in
any equipment or protective device of which you are aware and which
may endanger the health and safety of yourself or another worker.
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Reporting to supervision any contravention of the Act
or the Regulations or the existence of any hazards of which you are
aware.
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Not removing or making ineffective any protective
device required by the Regulations or without providing an adequate
temporary device. When the need for removing or making ineffective
the protective device has ceased, the protective device shall be
replaced immediately.
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Not using or operating any equipment, machine, device
or thing or work in a manner that may endanger yourself, or another
worker.
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Not engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength,
unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct.
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Effectively working with 8D teams to determine the root cause of
non-conformances
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Determining corrective actions that can be implemented to eliminate
the root cause of non-conformances
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Analyzing parts returned from the customer to determine what
corrective actions are required
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Effectively communicating to employees, the impact of not producing
a quality part/component
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Determining critical points when developing a control plan
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Determining whether a part/component meets customer requirements and
if not, to what degree it can deviate from specifications not
jeopardizing functionality.
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Exercises sound judgment in developing and maintaining relationships
with suppliers
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Supervising testing laboratory as required
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Ensuring that all required documents are complete and accurate
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Ensuring that all customer deadlines are met when responding to
quality rejections
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Reviewing all quality concerns with management weekly
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Meeting
Production Part Approval Process submission deadlines
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Ensuring that all required documents are complete and accurate,
i.e., inspection sheets, quality guides, visual guides, blueprints
etc. prior to submitting to Quality Manager for approval
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Responsible for maintaining positive relationships and a high level
of customer service at all times
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Accountable for providing accurate warranty information and terms
for corrective action
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Maintaining positive relationships with major suppliers
Requirements:
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University Degree or College Diploma specializing in Mechanical,
Manufacturing, or Metallurgical Engineering
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3 - 5
years experience in a Quality environment in
manufacturing/automotive industry
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Understanding of Quality System, PPAP, APQP requirements
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Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T),
Significant Characteristics (SC), customer-specific requirements and
various test methods.
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Certified Quality Engineer CQE body of knowledge
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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Effective problem-solving skills (8D) and decision-making skills
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Ability
to read blueprint drawings
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Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, GroupWise
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Ability
to conduct effective training sessions
Details:
Attention:
Cathy
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