Job Description

LION17 days ago
North York, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary
Health and dental coverage
Vision care benefits

About the role

Job Details

Description

Looking for a job with a purpose? Want to make a real difference in world?

Starfield LION is one of the top manufacturers of PPE products for firefighters and first responders in North America. We produce firefighter turnout suits and station wear.

Join us to help protect our Firefighters!

Details

Location: 23 Benton Road, North York, M6M 3G2



Major intersection: Keele & Lawrence



Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week.



Schedule: Monday to Friday - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Contract: 4 month contract with the possibility to extend.

Benefits Of Working At Starfield

Competitive Salary Health & Dental Benefits Vision Care Benefits Life Insurance RRSP Matching Retirement Savings Plan Education Reimbursement Program Company Events and More!

Job Summary

The Quality Specialist will work with all departments to ensure that all finished goods meet established customer and company quality standards. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining our Quality processes and procedures to meet all ISO 9001 standards, UL testing, and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) regulations.

Essential Functions

Maintain Starfield's quality standards and processes with a goal of exceeding our customers expectations. Drive a culture of Quality Management and Continuous Improvement Work closely with operations teams to maximize product quality and availability while minimizing costs and reducing waste. Monitor the entire production cycle and perform regular inspection to identify risks, dependencies, and potential bottlenecks that may impact production as early as possible. Conduct root cause analysis for internal and external quality issues and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Issue and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for internal quality issues and ensure timely resolution. Participate in product and process trials, documenting results and supporting implementation of new process. Oversee the Quality Management System to meet ISO 9001:2015 standards. Control and maintain all documents in accordance with QMS. Determine and continuously test quality metrics for all manufacturing procedures. Track, prepare and present a monthly quality scorecard to management including all quality incidents, fixes, and improvements. Champion our change management initiatives by identifying and managing anticipated resistance to change. Develop and update work instructions and process documentation for new products or process changes. Manage and maintain all Quality documentation. Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Qualifications

Completion of post-secondary education in Textile/Quality or equivalent in experience. 2+ years of experience in a Quality role in a manufacturing environment. 2+ years of experience with ISO 9001:2015 standards. Knowledge of UL testing and/or NFPA regulations considered a huge asset! Strong computer and reporting capabilities. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to work well with a team. Self-motivated and organized.

Must be legally able to work in Canada and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit.

No Agency Calls.

Starfield LION is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. Starfield LION is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age and to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let the HR representative know.

About

LION

Public Safety
1001-5000
LION is always ready to make sure you're ready for what's next. We have a legacy and ongoing vision of introducing new products and services -- designed to ensure the health, safety and performance of the first responders.



PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Our game-changing PPE innovations are designed to best prepare firefighters, EMS teams and law enforcement officers for the dangers and hazards they encounter on the emergency calls. Our first responder garments also include high-performance CBRN ensembles, rescue wear and uniforms (include our Elbeco non-certified uniforms). Additionally our LION TotalCare maintenance programs help to extend PPE wear life and safety performance,



FIRE TRAINING Our state-of-the-art fire training tools and custom training facilities provide the global workforce and first responders with realistic, repeatable training scenarios, keeping them prepared for the potential live-fire dangers they face on the job.



PPE CLEANING, INSPECTION AND REPAIR LION TotalCare provides comprehensive care and maintenance services for personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring firefighters and first responders have reliable and safe gear. The program includes cleaning, inspection, and repair services, adhering to NFPA 1851 standards. TotalCare aims to extend the life of PPE, promote firefighter safety, and help departments manage PPE care efficiently.