Quality Manager - NanoXplore

NanoXplore is a graphene company, a manufacturer and supplier of high-volume graphene powder for use in industrial markets. The Corporation provides standard and custom graphene-enhanced plastic and composite products to various customers in transportation, packaging, electronics, and other industrial sectors. NanoXplore is headquartered in Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec, with nearly 400 employees supporting manufacturing facilities across Canada, the U.S. and Switzerland. NanoXplore is a publicly traded Company (TSX.V: GRA and OTCQX: NNXPF)

Why join the team?

NanoXplore is strengthening its position as a world leader in graphene every day, whether through acquisitions, strategic partnerships or new manufacturing methods. As a result, we are looking for exceptional people to support our growth and help us realize our projects.

The Quality Manager is responsible to provides leadership and direction to the Quality department in regard to quality of product to meet or exceed customer requirements. Provides guidance to General Manager and leadership team related to QMS, EMS.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing quality roles; Quality Supervisor(s), Quality Engineers, Quality Inspectors and Technicians, to ensure the appropriate training, coaching and discipline is given to ensure high performance of tasks to meet scheduled requirements.
• Oversee quality related problems: Address all quality related problems and provide prompt resolutions and recommendations so as to minimize production interruption.
• Coordinate problem investigation and completion of customer specific corrective action requirements.
• Control of further processing, delivery or installation of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Represent the needs of the customer in internal functions in addressing quality system requirements.
• Ensure proper planning and control for all areas of responsibility in Quality department (e.g. labour, overtime, equipment, travel, etc).
• Liaison with customer to ensure customer is supported; travel to customer when required
• Lead internal quality audits to determine the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Ensure that production identification, traceability, process control, packaging instructions, first off/ last off procedures are all being adhered to Contribute to ongoing improvements to throughput, inventory and operational expense.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision- making skills.
• 5-7 years in a similar role
• Advanced writing, oral communication, and technical presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Capacity for multitasking and flexibility with respect to changing priorities.
• Community College courses in Quality related discipline; Quality Assurance Certificate (ASQ) preferred

Physical Requirements:

Due to business necessity, physical requirements for this job must be met. All candidates MUST demonstrate:

• The ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• The ability to bend, stoop or reach with arms, climb or balance; kneel, crouch
• The ability to wear required PPE