Port Quality Operations Manager
Port Quality Operations Manager
Eastern Passage Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA, B3G 1M4
Port Quality Operations Manager
It’s more than just a career; it’s a passion. While we love our vehicles, we recognize that it’s the people behind them who truly make them exceptional. We cherish our open and speak-up culture, embrace our commitment to social responsibility, celebrate diversity, innovate boldly, take pride in what we do, and thrive together as a team.
At Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. we value initiative, creativity, teamwork, and high performance within a dynamic and engaging environment. Our shared goal across all departments and brands is to uphold superior standards and provide a consistent, outstanding brand experience.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for growth and development
- A flexible, collaborative work culture
- The chance to work with innovative Volkswagen and Audi vehicles
Bring your passion and ideas to a team that’s shaping the future of mobility. Apply today and drive your career forward with Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc.
Role Description
The Port Quality Operation Manager is responsible of ensuring a seamless integration between the local Port Processor, VW and Audi Port Logistics, and counterparts at VW and Audi factories, VWGoA, VWC Quality, and VWC Accounting. The main responsibility is to oversee and optimize the PQT operation, ensuring efficiency through management of day-to-day activities. This includes overseeing the production schedule, ensuring priorities align with company goals and objectives, and adjusting plans as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of all PQT activities.
Base Compensation: $86,000.00 - $94,000.00. Salary range is dependent on factors such as industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and internal compensation practices.
Internal Position Level: Professional-Administrative Career Level H
Reports To: Senior Director, Technical Services Academy
Vacancy Type: This posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Guarantees VW and Audi Quality Standards and Priorities (Process and Product)
- Manages day to day PQT operation by monitoring the processors daily progress on all Stop Orders, Transportation Damages, Retrofits, PDI's, Offline repairs, Accessories
- Leads supervisors and production associates, ensuring efficient Port Operation
- Manages, trains and mentors a 10 person team
- Manages production schedule for all PQT activities and makes adjustments when necessary to achieve daily goals.
- Responsible of all financial activities such as Stop Orders cost, Transportation Damages cost, variable labor cost and fixed cost.
- Validates and esures correctness of all cost center transactrions each month
- Participates in Port Audits (all locations) and prepares the organization for the audits
- Ensures PQT facility is continuously updated and/or if new build is up to specification - to process newest generation of VW Group vehicles
- Assures proper coordination of the preventive maintenance of all equipment
- Leads the continuous improvement process
Qualification requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent
- 5 to 7 years of relevant experience within a similar role in the automotive industry
- Strong process reengineering skills
- Strong automotive technical background
- Experience in creating processes within the organization
- Knowledge of standard Port policies & procedures considered a strong asset
- Extensive knowledge of Volkswagen and Audi products considered a strong asset
- Broad experience in accounting
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Full-time employees of Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. enjoy these benefits:
- Health Insurance Coverage: We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including a flexible plan to ensure employees and their families have access to quality healthcare tailored to their needs.
- Health Spending Account: Extra support for your wellness needs.
- Retirement Plans & Savings: We offer a competitive defined contribution retirement plan and a generous savings match to help employees prepare for their future
- Compensation: We recognize individual contributions and share company success through our Bonus & Merit Program, fostering a pay-for-performance culture
- Vehicle Leasing and Purchase Programs: Employees and eligible family members can lease up to four vehicles annually at discounted rates, providing convenience and cost savings.
- Work Environment: Our facility inspires creativity and productivity, fostering an empowering hybrid work environment (where applicable) allowing employees can perform at their best.
- Personal Days: We value work-life balance and offer personal days for your discretion, whether for personal reasons, recharging, or celebrating important holidays or events.
- Volunteer Days: These days allow employees to support meaningful charities aligned with our values and social responsibility.
- Company Designated Holidays: We recognize the importance of celebrating the holiday season with our team. Therefore, we reserve specific company holidays in December to ensure employees can enjoy the festivities.
- Wellness Programs: We prioritize our employees’ holistic well-being through initiatives like discounted gym memberships and mental health resources to support physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Part of our commitment to employee growth, this benefit covers approved course expenses to support ongoing education and long-term career development.
Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted. Volkswagen Group Canada uses AI tools integrated with our applicant tracking system to screen applications for validity and completeness.
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to accessibility and inclusive hiring under. We welcome and support applicants with disabilities through every stage of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any point—such as for an interview, assessment, or application—please notify your recruiter or email us in advance at VGCAHumanResources@vw.ca. We’ll work with you to arrange reasonable accommodation to meet your needs.
It’s more than just a career; it’s a passion. While we love our vehicles, we recognize that it’s the people behind them who truly make them exceptional. We cherish our open and speak-up culture, embrace our commitment to social responsibility, celebrate diversity, innovate boldly, take pride in what we do, and thrive together as a team.
At Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. we value initiative, creativity, teamwork, and high performance within a dynamic and engaging environment. Our shared goal across all departments and brands is to uphold superior standards and provide a consistent, outstanding brand experience.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for growth and development
- A flexible, collaborative work culture
- The chance to work with innovative Volkswagen and Audi vehicles
Bring your passion and ideas to a team that’s shaping the future of mobility. Apply today and drive your career forward with Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc.
Role Description
The Port Quality Operation Manager is responsible of ensuring a seamless integration between the local Port Processor, VW and Audi Port Logistics, and counterparts at VW and Audi factories, VWGoA, VWC Quality, and VWC Accounting. The main responsibility is to oversee and optimize the PQT operation, ensuring efficiency through management of day-to-day activities. This includes overseeing the production schedule, ensuring priorities align with company goals and objectives, and adjusting plans as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of all PQT activities.
Base Compensation: $86,000.00 - $94,000.00. Salary range is dependent on factors such as industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and internal compensation practices.
Internal Position Level: Professional-Administrative Career Level H
Reports To: Senior Director, Technical Services Academy
Vacancy Type: This posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Guarantees VW and Audi Quality Standards and Priorities (Process and Product)
- Manages day to day PQT operation by monitoring the processors daily progress on all Stop Orders, Transportation Damages, Retrofits, PDI's, Offline repairs, Accessories
- Leads supervisors and production associates, ensuring efficient Port Operation
- Manages, trains and mentors a 10 person team
- Manages production schedule for all PQT activities and makes adjustments when necessary to achieve daily goals.
- Responsible of all financial activities such as Stop Orders cost, Transportation Damages cost, variable labor cost and fixed cost.
- Validates and esures correctness of all cost center transactrions each month
- Participates in Port Audits (all locations) and prepares the organization for the audits
- Ensures PQT facility is continuously updated and/or if new build is up to specification - to process newest generation of VW Group vehicles
- Assures proper coordination of the preventive maintenance of all equipment
- Leads the continuous improvement process
Qualification requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent
- 5 to 7 years of relevant experience within a similar role in the automotive industry
- Strong process reengineering skills
- Strong automotive technical background
- Experience in creating processes within the organization
- Knowledge of standard Port policies & procedures considered a strong asset
- Extensive knowledge of Volkswagen and Audi products considered a strong asset
- Broad experience in accounting
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Full-time employees of Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. enjoy these benefits:
- Health Insurance Coverage: We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including a flexible plan to ensure employees and their families have access to quality healthcare tailored to their needs.
- Health Spending Account: Extra support for your wellness needs.
- Retirement Plans & Savings: We offer a competitive defined contribution retirement plan and a generous savings match to help employees prepare for their future
- Compensation: We recognize individual contributions and share company success through our Bonus & Merit Program, fostering a pay-for-performance culture
- Vehicle Leasing and Purchase Programs: Employees and eligible family members can lease up to four vehicles annually at discounted rates, providing convenience and cost savings.
- Work Environment: Our facility inspires creativity and productivity, fostering an empowering hybrid work environment (where applicable) allowing employees can perform at their best.
- Personal Days: We value work-life balance and offer personal days for your discretion, whether for personal reasons, recharging, or celebrating important holidays or events.
- Volunteer Days: These days allow employees to support meaningful charities aligned with our values and social responsibility.
- Company Designated Holidays: We recognize the importance of celebrating the holiday season with our team. Therefore, we reserve specific company holidays in December to ensure employees can enjoy the festivities.
- Wellness Programs: We prioritize our employees’ holistic well-being through initiatives like discounted gym memberships and mental health resources to support physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Part of our commitment to employee growth, this benefit covers approved course expenses to support ongoing education and long-term career development.
Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted. Volkswagen Group Canada uses AI tools integrated with our applicant tracking system to screen applications for validity and completeness.
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to accessibility and inclusive hiring under. We welcome and support applicants with disabilities through every stage of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any point—such as for an interview, assessment, or application—please notify your recruiter or email us in advance at VGCAHumanResources@vw.ca. We’ll work with you to arrange reasonable accommodation to meet your needs.
Eastern Passage Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA, B3G 1M4