Quality Manager

JELD-WEN, Inc.

. Improve the plant Quality Management System, procedures, records and controls .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeWinnipeg • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems, including risk-based inspection requirements and corrective action processes. Proven ability to lead investigations, coordinate audits, and develop quality personnel while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Management System ImprovementCorrective Action LeadershipInspection Methods and Measurement EquipmentQuality Data AnalysisCoaching and Developing Quality Personnel

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Hard Skills

Quality SystemsNonconforming Product ControlInternal AuditsCorrective Action5 Why Problem SolvingCause-and-Effect AnalysisPareto Analysis8D Problem SolvingInspection MethodsCalibration

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationSound JudgmentEvidence-Based Decision Making

Tools & Technologies

Measurement EquipmentDocument Control Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ASQ Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing Quality ExperienceQuality AssuranceQuality ControlSupplier QualityQuality Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve the plant Quality Management System, procedures, records and controls
Exercise authorized product-hold authority and prevent suspect or nonconforming product from being used or shipped until release conditions are met
Lead investigations and corrective actions for defects, complaints, warranty issues, supplier defects and audit findings
Establish risk-based incoming, in-process and final inspection requirements, including measurement and calibration controls
Coordinate internal, customer, external and certification audits
Partner with Purchasing on supplier quality containment and corrective action
Provide independent Quality review for product, material, process, equipment and system changes
Monitor complaints, first-pass yield, defects, rework, scrap, corrective-action effectiveness and supplier quality
Direct, coach and develop assigned quality personnel
Coordinate day-to-day quality assurance and quality control activities
Support continued development of the Quality Management System
Work closely with Production, Technical Services, Purchasing, Customer Service, Scheduling, Shipping, Maintenance and EHS

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in quality, engineering technology, manufacturing, operations or a related field is preferred
Equivalent combination of education and practical manufacturing quality experience will be considered
Typically 3 to 5 years of progressive manufacturing quality experience, including coordinating quality activities, corrective actions or inspections
Experience directing, coaching or supporting quality inspectors or production employees is preferred
Working knowledge of quality systems, nonconforming product control, internal audits, customer or supplier quality and corrective action
Practical experience with 5 Why, cause-and-effect analysis, Pareto analysis, 8D or similar problem-solving methods
Experience with inspection methods, measurement equipment, calibration, document control and quality data
Clear communication, sound judgment and confidence making evidence-based decisions
ASQ certification or equivalent quality training is an asset, not a requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Medical and dental benefits
Generous leave policies
Retirement program