Quality Document Control Specialist

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Materials, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Asahi Kasei is a long-trusted supplier of lithium-ion battery separators – polymer-based microporous membranes that are a key component of the lithium batteries used to power electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and more. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, where we are in the process of constructing a new lithium battery separator manufacturing facility to support increasing North American demand.

Company:

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation

Job Description:

About The Role

We are seeking a Quality Document Control Specialist to be a part of a new plant start-up based in Port Colborne, Ontario. This position will be responsible for managing the document control system.

Reporting Relationships

This position directly reports to the Senior Director of Operations currently but could report to the Quality Assurance Manager in a future organization structure. This position will be responsible for managing the document control system.

Asahi Kasei Values

• Sincerity – Being sincere with everyone
• Challenge – Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
• Creativity – Creating new value through unity and synergy
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Document Management: Maintain and update the document control system (e.g., electronic document management systems, or EDMS), ensuring efficient workflow and access to documents.
• Quality Assurance: Review and approve new and revised documents to ensure they meet global and site-specific standards, and comply with relevant regulations (e.g., GMP, ISO 13485, FDA regulations).
• Version Control: Manage document version control, ensuring that only the latest approved versions are accessible.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to stakeholders on document control procedures and the document management system.
• Archiving and Retrieval: Ensure proper archiving of documents and facilitate retrieval upon request.
• Compliance: Maintain documentation files in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Data Entry and Accuracy: Maintain accurate records and ensure data entry is accurate and efficient.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to document control processes.
  
  

Qualifications

Education Background:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience; master’s degree preferred.
  
  

Knowledge & Experience:

• Must have 1+ years of relevant experience with document control systems, auditing, approval workflows, and ISO/IATF requirements for manufacturing in a regulated industry.
  
  

Key Attributes:

• Attention to Detail: Essential for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of documents.
• Organizational Skills: To manage and maintain large volumes of documentation.
• Communication Skills: To interact with stakeholders and provide training.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in document management software and other relevant applications.
• Analytical Skills: To identify and address deficiencies in the document control system.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems: Understanding of QMS principles and relevant regulations.
  
  

Travel:

• Must be able and willing to travel up to 5% domestically and abroad for training and visiting other company locations.
  
  

Schedule:

• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule for emergencies and to attend in-person meetings and conference calls outside of normal business hours. The incumbent can flex working hours to accommodate.
  
  

Working Environment

This position will be based in a temporary office at Niagara College until the permanent office is built in 2026. The final work environment will be at a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This position is in support of manufacturing and requires working in a production environment around chemicals. The manufacturing facility will be a state of the art in terms of automation and being temperature and humidity controlled. This will be a clean and comfortable environment due to the nature of the products being produced.

About Us

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, an Asahi Kasei Company, is a pioneer in battery technology and a long-trusted supplier of lithium battery separators, which are polymer-based microporous membranes that are key components of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles.

The company’s Hipore brand of separators have been commercially available since the lithium battery market’s inception in the early 1990s and they are found primarily in electric drive vehicles (EDVs) as well as in consumer electronics (CE) such as smartphones, tablets and personal computers. Hipore membrane separators bring high porosity and excellent energy transfer, while contributing to battery safety and reliability, and they are especially well matched for the high-capacity batteries required for power plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full battery (BEV) vehicles.

Asahi Kasei is accelerating its next phase of global growth with proactive investment and capacity expansion in battery separators to meet increasing demand for electric vehicle applications. We are now in the early phases of staffing our new greenfield site, in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, which will further build our LIB separator infrastructure for automotive applications to meet growing demand in North America where significant expansion of electric vehicle production is forecasted.

The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. With more than 49,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries. We are Creating for Tomorrow!

For more information, go to www.ak-bsc.ca.

Location Information

Port Colborne, Ontario is a charming harbour town situated in the Niagara Region on the coast of Lake Erie. The Niagara Region is made up of 12 municipalities and has a population of approximately 478,000. It is an international trade hub with industries ranging from agriculture, construction, manufacturing, technology, tourism, transportation and warehousing. There are two regional airports, easy access to four international airports, railway, and other public transportation. It is home to Brock University, Niagara College Canada, University of Niagara Falls, as well as public and private schools that offer a selection of concentrations. The area offers a safe, affordable lifestyle with a hometown community feel. Recreational attractions include Humberstone Speedway, Niagara Falls, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, Niagara on the Lake, the Welland Canal, Canada’s largest casino, wineries, sporting and entertainment venues for concerts and festivals. Other amenities include the Niagara Heath System, a variety in dining, farmer’s markets, ample parks, trails and outdoor activities. Within driving distance, the Ontario province offers modern cities and countryside that are rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. It is about a 90-minute drive to Mississauga and Brampton and 2 hours to Toronto.

The Company is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities in its workplaces. If accommodation is required in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview process for needs that are made known in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Asahi Kasei believes that its diverse workforce strengthens the company’s ability to adapt and thrive in a changing world .