Senior Quality Coordinator

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.