Quality Assurance Lead
December 23 2024
Industries
Vehicles (parts, sales, maintenance)
Categories IT,
Dieppe, NB • Full time
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Quality Assurance Lead to work out of the company's head office in Dieppe. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels in building cohesive relationships toward the achievement of organizational goals and a culture of continuous improvement. We offer:
- Competitive annual salary
- Quarterly bonus
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits
- Life Insurance
- Disability benefits
- Maternity-leave top up program
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Fitness reimbursement program
- Employee recognition program
- Company discounts
- Excellent training programs
Responsibilities
- Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with multiple departments to define improvement initiatives in alignment with strategic goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Lead process improvement and innovation initiatives to drive improvement in safety, financial performance, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.
- Lead and manage a team of direct reports, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to ensure team success.
- Develop and implement visual controls, standard work procedures, and training content.
- Facilitate interactive and productive meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
- Support the business in developing key performance indicators and monitoring their effectiveness.
- Stay up to date on modern tools and technologies to drive transformational changes in business.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree, preferably in Process Engineering or Business Administration
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments
- Proven experience in a leadership role, with a track record of managing and developing a team.
- Excellent communication, facilitation and influencing skills at all levels of the organization
- Ability to analyze problems and make recommendations for improvements
- Previous training in Lean, Six Sigma, and project management experience considered an asset
- Working experience in a Quality Management Systems environment would be considered an asset
- Retail/wholesale or service business experience as an asset
About the Team
Universal Truck and Trailer is Atlantic Canada's largest heavy-duty truck dealership featuring the most up-to-date dealer service bays in Southern New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. We are an authorized sales, service, parts and warranty dealership for premium products Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. In addition, we service most makes and models for class 6, 7, and 8 vehicles, including luxury class RVs. We focus on exceeding customer requirements through continuously developing our team and building technical capabilities.
About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.