Quality & Compliance Property Manager Candidate

George Giesbrecht

403-***-**** ️ ******@*****.***

** ***** ******* ****, ********, AB

Quality Manager Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Experienced Quality and Compliance Leader with 15+ years managing quality systems in manufacturing, machining, aerospace, and construction environments. Proven expertise in API Q1, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and OHS standards, with a strong background in internal/external audits, supplier quality, process improvement, and team leadership. Skilled at building and managing quality departments, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring regulatory and customer compliance.

Core Competencies

• Quality Management Systems (QMS) – API Q1, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001

• Internal & External Auditing Lead Auditor Certification

• Manufacturing & Machining Quality Control Precision Inspection & Tolerancing

• Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) Root Cause Analysis TapRoot Investigations

• Continuous Improvement Lean Six Sigma Process Optimization

• Supplier Quality Management Vendor Audits Contract & Procurement Oversight

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Procore, Microsoft Office, Bespoke QC Software

Professional Experience

Contractor – Aerospace and API Manufacturing

Nov 2023 – Jun 2024

• Developed audit and manufacturing templates for API Q1 and ISO 9001 compliance.

• Designed and documented QMS processes to strengthen production oversight.

• Produced AutoCAD assemblies and tools supporting manufacturing operations.

Contract Quality Manager – Urban One

Oct 2022 – May 2023

• Implemented project quality program with focus on ISO standards.

• Trained trades and subcontractors in inspection processes, Procore, and quality control methods.

• Conducted QC inspections, developed ITPs, and ensured compliance with project specifications.

Contract Manager, Quality Systems – Vitalis Technologies

Oct 2021 – Mar 2022

• Achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for pressure vessel fabrication.

• Developed Verification & Validation procedures for instrumentation and process engineering.

• Oversaw manufacturing controls from receiving through final release.

• Implemented continuous improvement processes and supplier quality audits.

Canada West Quality Manager – Pomerleau

Dec 2019 – May 2021

• Led ISO 9001 recertification for Western Canada.

• Managed QA for projects across Alberta & BC, including civil, mechanical, and structural disciplines.

• Reviewed subcontractor ITPs, performed site audits, and mentored QA staff.

Manager, Management System – Zephyr Sleep Technologies

Jan 2018 – Feb 2019

• Maintained ISO 13485 certification for regulated medical devices.

• Managed supplier audits (Canada, US, China) and drove 30–40% lean improvements.

• Developed cybersecurity, health & safety, and risk management programs.

Senior Quality Adviser – TransCanada Pipelines

2011 – 2015

• Led integration of capital & operations management systems across major projects.

• Supervised construction surveillance teams and audits on multimillion-dollar energy projects.

Additional Roles

• Quality Management Consultant (Cenovus, ExxonMobil, Wood Group), Quality Manager (Worley Parsons), QA Lead (AECOM Engineering)

Education & Certifications

• MBA – William Howard Taft University

• Quality Management Diploma – University of Manitoba

• Bachelor of Arts – University of Manitoba

• Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

• TapRoot Lead Investigator ACI Concrete Inspector

• Risk Management Expertise – ISO 31000

• SPC & Technical Communications Training (SAIT & Red River College)

Professional Affiliations

• Exemplar Global Certified ISO Lead Auditor

• Canadian Society of Safety Engineers

• Chartered Quality Institute (Certified Quality Practitioner)

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