Rail - Quality Assurance Manager - AAR

Platinum Solutions Ltd. is a leader in industrial cleaning services, specializing in railcar and tank cleaning. We are committed to safety, efficiency, reliability and ensuring compliance with all regulations while delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Platinum is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Quality Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing the Platinum Solutions Quality Assurance plan within the assigned location(s) ensuring that quality products are delivered to our customers. The manager will comprehend and implement programs and processes to ensure that all products are safe, compliant and meet or exceed customer expectations. Transport Canada and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) as well as AAR MSRP’s. Mange the Quality/Quality Assurance team members and activities in support of business objects within the assigned location(s).

Our dedicated team helps us achieve industry success which allows us to offer competitive wages and consistent work. A probationary period will apply for the first 3 months of employment.

Skills and Qualifications

· HS Diploma or GED required; Advanced secondary education preferred.

· On-going training combining both online and offsite resources will be required.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment; Experience supervising railcar repairmen preferred

· Extensive knowledge of railcars and tank car anatomy; 3 to 5 years railcar repair experience

· Extensive knowledge of AAR, Transport Canada (TDG), FRA and Car Owner railcar maintenance standards

· Prior experience with quality processes and procedures including ISO 9000, M-1002, M-1003, TP14877E, Process Management/Continuous Improvement

· AAR M-1003 Basic Auditor; Advanced Auditor preferred

· ISO-9001 Lead Auditor

· ASQ certified quality auditor or equivalent audit certificate (may be obtained within the first 6 months of employment)

· Internal auditing experience

· Tank car service equipment valve experience

· Ability and willingness to meet all internal and external customer and regulatory suitability requirements required

· NDT-VT, NDT- BT, NDT-PT Level II

· Air Brake Certification pers S-486 (may be obtained within 1 year of employment)

· Clean driving abstract with no suspensions or convictions in the past 3 years

· Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and maneuvering hoses and equipment up to 75 lbs

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overtime as required

· Willing to work out of town as required

· Arrives to each shift ready to work with a good attitude, ambition and professionalism

· Able to work as part of a team

· Ability to read and write (English) general documentation

· Self motivated/ independent

· Mechanically inclined

· Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

· Strong attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities

· Provides management and leadership to facility QA team members

· Integrates quality functions into a multi-discipline work environment

· Plans and assigns duties to QA team members to verify a quality product is delivered to the customer on a consistent and repeatable basis

· Quality decisions are guided by adherence to the Quality Program and customer specifications

· Holds subordinate accountable for budgets, schedules performance standards

· Responsible for the activities and the assigned facilities and capable of supported the QA program at multiple locations

· Perform internal audits to confirm compliance with PSL, regulatory and customer requirements

· Manages and executes the Quality program for assigned location to ensure delivery of a quality product to the customers

· Responsible for executing facility level quality program and customer specification training for new and existing team members

· Daily reporting through Platinum Solutions applications

· Regular communication with senior management

· Complete daily reports, log inspections and work orders

· Keep up to date with schedule and progress reporting

· Provide excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image

Note: this description is not intended to limit the assignment of duties or to be construed as a complete list of the many other duties to be performed

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-02