Head of Plant Quality Assurance - Louisville, KY, United States - DISTRICT PHOTO INC

Description

Quality and Continuous Improvement Coordinator
in our Louisville factory.
District Photo Inc.

is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Quality and Continuous Improvement Coordinator in our dynamic production facility in this junior level position.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in our production processes and will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of training programs to enhance the skills of our production team.

401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.

We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box


Quality Assurance:
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.
Implement and support non-conformance material containment process.
Collaborate with production teams to continuously improve quality metrics and reduce defects.
Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Continuous Improvement:
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production processes.

Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other continuous improvement tools to lead and facilitate process improvement-based workshops to drive ideas, solutions, and change.

Analyze data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and track progress over time.

Training and Development:
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments and feedback.
Establish priorities based on trends resulting from inspections, audits, and customer feedback.
Partner with training facilitators to assess training needs and develop training materials, including manuals, visual aids, and e-learning modules.
Conduct regular training sessions, workshops, and refresher courses to ensure ongoing skill development.
Maintain accurate records of quality control activities, audits and inspections, training sessions, and performance metrics.
Generate regular reports on quality performance, training completion, and any corrective actions taken.
Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Work closely with production, engineering, and management teams to align quality and improvement efforts with overall business objectives.
Foster a culture of quality consciousness and continuous improvement.
Follow all plant safety rules, comply with established safety policies and procedures.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
Proven experience in quality assurance and training in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with nonconformance documenting, root cause and corrective action analysis.
Proficient in the use of quality management tools and software.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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.