Quality Data Specialist

The pay rate for this position is 31 $/hr

Canplas is a North American business unit located in Barrie, Ontario.  Our team develops and produces solutions that meet our clients' most demanding expectations. We are passionate about creating sustainable, innovative solutions for the markets we serve. We provide people around the world with innovative solutions, leading our industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of our customers. 

Position Summary

The Quality Data Specialist plays a key role in managing, analyzing, and optimizing quality data systems to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making. This position oversees database design, maintenance, and integration, while maintaining product data and quality documentation in compliance with ISO standards. The role provides technical support for systems such as HYDRA, MES, and the integrated Statistical Process Control (SPC) module, conducts statistical analysis, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and promotes a strong culture of quality—delivering right-first-time products for our customers.

Location: 31 Patterson Road, Barrie, ON L4N 3V9, Canada

Shift: Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 3:15 pm

Major responsibilities

• ​Database Management: Maintain and optimize local database systems, including data updates, new functionality implementation, and performance improvements.

• Product Data Maintenance: Update and manage product data (BOMs, routings, work centers) to support production and quality processes.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Extract, analyze, and interpret data for reporting and decision-making; prepare clear, actionable presentations for stakeholders.

• Data Integration: Consolidate data from multiple sources into local databases to ensure consistency and accuracy.

• Quality Documentation: Develop, revise, and maintain quality documents such as packaging instructions, inspection reports, and test methods; ensure ISO and QA document control compliance.

• Statistical Analysis: Apply statistical methods to analyze data, conduct capability studies, and create control charts to monitor and improve process performance.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in process optimization projects and production trials, providing data-driven insights to validate changes.

• Audit & Compliance: Support internal audits, assist in developing audit plans, and ensure adherence to ISO standards.

• Non-Conformance Management: Track and trend NCs, monitor status, and manage Corrective and Preventive Action Plans (CAPA).

• Calibration & QA Lab Management: Assist with gauge calibration scheduling and maintain a clean, organized QA lab in line with 5S principles. 

• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned to support quality and operational excellence.

Qualifications .

• College or University degree required; Bachelor's in Engineering, Quality, or Computer Science preferred

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

• Certifications in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or Quality Assurance are considered assets.

• Strong understanding of database systems, network technology, and ISO standards.

• Proficiency in statistical methods, SPC, and process capability analysis.

• Advanced skills in MS Office (especially Excel), Power BI, and data analytics.

• Proven experience in process improvement and problem-solving techniques.

Canplas is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR.