Quality Technician

Lafarge, Canada’s leading supplier of construction materials has an opportunity for a Quality Technician at our Stouffville Aggregate Pit.

Objective

Effective management of Product Quality Control and Quality Processes to ensure product performance, product cost management, effective reserve utilization and customer satisfaction

Dimensions :

• Possess full G-class Driver’s License
• Availability for all Shift Work upwards of 12 hour shifts.

Relationships with Other Jobs

Reports to the Quality Supervisor.

Works closely with Production Staff, Distribution Staff, and Sales Territory Manager

Key Responsibilities

Safety :

• Implementation of Lafarge Safety Policies, and Compliance with Government Legislation
• Safety Induction of Visitors to Quality Lab or site as required
• Execution of Job Hazard Analyses for QC Tasks, and implementation of Action Items
• Execution and implementation of Lab / QC Safety Improvement Plans

Aggregate Product Performance :

• Implement programs and processes to ensure compliance of all products with relevant Codes, Standards, and Specifications
• Implement Lafarge Quality Program, including sampling, testing, reporting and follow up for all products as determined for each site of responsibility
• Record, Monitor and communicate Aggregate KPI performance with key stakeholders as required investigate variances from Plan and establish corrective actions as required
• Participate in or lead the development and implementation of site specific actions to reduce and / or utilize long products, including innovating new combination materials
• Provide input to ensure alignment between Sales and Operational staff to ensure product performance meets customer expectations

Human Resources :

Participate in the development and implementation of site specific product performance knowledge for Operations staff

Technical Support :

Participate in Quality Audits, including the development and implementation of Action Plans for Quality Improvement

Financial Accountability

Ensure efficient utilization of resources provided, and optimize costs where practical and possible

Specific Accountabilities :

• Safety
• Product Performance
• Customer Service / Support
• Product Quality Control and Performance
• Troubleshooting
• Cost Management
• Quality Policies and Training

Qualification Profile :

• Minimum 2-year College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology - eligibility for C.Tech. or C.E.T. Designation
• University Degree in Engineering - eligibility for P.Eng. Designation

The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction materials (aggregates, asphalt and concrete) industry; should have excellent communication and computer skills, and must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team.

This is an hourly-paid position. Starting wage will be commensurate with skills and experience. Resumes along with a cover letter should be submitted by April 12, to the attention of : Christine Crumbie, Quality Supervisor East GTA & Simcoe

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization / business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.