Leonardo Tobias

Supervisor - Quality Inspection @Regency Fireplace Products

BC, CA

Established in 1979, Regency Fireplace Products, the flagship brand of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of quality, high efficiency gas, wood and bio-mass fireplace products. We are headquartered in Delta, British Columbia and employ over 400 people across North America & Australia. Supervised: 10 StaffProvide leadership and develop FPI employees in a manner consistent with FPI mission and guiding principles; ensuring employees have the tools and environment to meet their objectives, remain effective and feel appreciated- Lead, manage and maintain a positive environment focusing on Lean Manufacturing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives- Supervise employees in a manufacturing/production union environment- Ensure all certification testing and inspections are done in compliance with our certification body’s requirements- Ensure inspection department performs the necessary internal inspections required to maintain our customer’s expectations of quality- Work with production supervision and purchasing to efficiently process all non-conformances and DMR’s- Work with technical services to efficiently process product returns, reworks, and RMA’s- Ensure all shop floor testing equipment is calibrated according to the certification requirements- Continuously improve our inspection process to improve our quality metrics- Participate in root cause analysis and process improvement for any product quality issues discovered both internally and externally- Implementation and training of Health & Safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations; set a positive example by following regulations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and maintaining hazard awareness- Maintain a current knowledge of product, design and assembly techniques- Coordinate workflow with other departments and shifts- Assist with and support team projects and duties as required

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Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan

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