What are the responsibilities and job description for the QUALITY CONTROL / QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITOR position at DISTRICT PHOTO INC?
At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. We are seeking a Quality Control / Quality Assurance Auditor in our Louisville factory
Job Overview
District Photo Inc. is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Quality Control / Quality Assurance Auditor in our dynamic production facility. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in our production processes.
Primary Responsibilities :
Implement and maintain quality control processes throughout the print production workflow.
Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address any deviations from quality standards and standard operating procedures across all stages and components of a production line.
Verify that each process within a line is following Standard Operating Procedure, materials handling, and producing the best quality possible
o Monitor and correct behaviors that are contrary to SOP.
Conduct regular inspections of incoming materials.
Verify raw materials are to specifications and ready to be used in order assembly
Collaborate with production teams to continuously improve quality metrics and reduce defects.
Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Evaluate and plot device control tests of various print and process devices.
Verify line component and final product is being produced within acceptable parameters and guidelines.
Complete all tasks in a timely, organized, and professional manner
Report, relay data and explain findings to Quality Supervisor, Production Supervisors, Shift Managers, and Production Managers.
Able to be a self-starter, work independently, and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to solve problems and present new ideas creatively
Able to perform evaluations on production associates in a fair and impartial manner
Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Act as a liaison between production teams, management, and other relevant departments to ensure alignment on quality standards and training initiatives.
Communicate effectively with team members to provide feedback, guidance, and support.
Foster a culture of quality consciousness, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
General :
Follow all plant safety rules, comply with established safety policies and procedures.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short / long term disability benefits.
Culture
At DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client s satisfaction ratings. Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded. We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors. Check us out, https : / / vimeo.com / 761869694 / 1b7b9d7dbf
Minimum Qualifications
Computer competency using Windows based programs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to read and comprehend equipment manuals.
Ability to identify problems, patterns and make the required corrections as well as reporting information as required.
Good basic math skills.
Must have a good eye for color and be able to pass a color blindness test.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work effectively under strict deadlines
Reliable
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Proven experience in quality assurance and training in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of printing technologies, Print on Demand industry or related manufacturing sectors is ideal.
Experience with nonconformance documenting, root cause and corrective action analysis.
Proficient in the use of quality management tools and software.
Working Conditions
Significant walking, bending, standing.
Physical activities including but not limited to reaching, pulling, pushing, gripping, grabbing, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Prolonged periods standing / walking in a production environment.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Schedule
Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening / weekend hours to accommodate training needs across multiple shifts.
District Photo Inc.
Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business. In the late 1990 s under Neil Cohen s leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.
Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market. With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, PA, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in creating photo-based products as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars, blankets, mugs, and other gift items yearly.
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