Quality Lead

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Welcome to Cascades!

 

At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first: 

 

• Flex and connected mode (flexible schedule) 
• Profit sharing plan
• Telemedicine, Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions 
• Accessible gym space or annual flexible reimbursement program 
• Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people) 
• Salary range for Quality Lead between $80,000 and $98,000 CAD annually and is based on experience

At our facility in Calgary you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Packaging team as the Quality Lead :

 

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the plant’s quality assurance and food safety programs, including planning and executing internal and external BRCGS quality audits 
• Manage third-party service providers such as pest control, housekeeping, and sanitation to ensure compliance with food safety standards 
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality control systems, using key performance indicators such as customer complaints, cost of quality, and Net Promoter Score to ensure products meet both internal standards and customer expectations 
• Oversee root cause analysis investigations and lead investigations to identify and eliminate the underlying causes of quality issues, supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production lines 
• Drive and monitor corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with supervisors and the Line Centric Team (LCT), providing necessary support to ensure their effectiveness 
• Communicate corrective actions and quality updates to the Sales and Customer Service departments to maintain alignment and transparency 

 

 

Bring out the best in yourself! 

 

Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission. 

You too, put forward your strengths: 

 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the packaging, cardboard, or paper industry 
• Actively seeks operational efficiencies through Lean principles and is committed to continuous, measurable improvement 
• Applies a structured and analytical approach to problem-solving; highly organized and results-driven 
• Confident and proactive both on the production floor and in meetings; fosters alignment, encourages buy-in, and leads with initiative and integrity
• Builds trust with cross-functional teams and customers through clear communication, effective collaboration, and professional conduct
• Certifications in quality systems (e.g., Six Sigma belts, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ISO 9001) are considered an asset
• Possession of food safety certifications such as SQF, BRCGS, or equivalent is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in managing food safety programs is considered an asset 

 

 

We look forward to meeting you! 
 

 

About Cascades

 

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner. 

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.