Quality and Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Company: DISTRICT PHOTO INC
Location: Louisville
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:At District Photo, our employees are the heart of
our company. We are seeking a Quality and Continuous Improvement
Coordinator in our Louisville factory.Job Overview 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. Benefits401K, paid vacation, paid holidays,
sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and
short/long term disability benefits.CultureAt 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/761869694/1b7b9d7dbfRequirements: 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.Monitor and
correct behaviors that are contrary to SOP.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.Documentation and Reporting: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.Communication and Collaboration:Work closely
with production, engineering, and management teams to align quality
and improvement efforts with overall business objectives.Facilitate
cross-functional collaboration to implement best practices and
standardized processes.Communicate effectively with team members to
provide feedback, guidance, and support.Foster a culture of quality
consciousness 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.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a
relevant field or equivalent work experience.Proven experience in
quality assurance and training in a manufacturing
environment.Ability to identify problems, patterns and make the
required corrections as well as reporting information as
required.Experience with nonconformance documenting, root cause and
corrective action analysis.Ability to multi-task.Strong analytical
and critical thinking skills.Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and
collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Proficient in the use
of quality management tools and software.Proficient in Microsoft
Office suite.Preferred Qualifications Bilingual in English and
Spanish Knowledge of printing technologies, Print on Demand
industry or related manufacturing sectors is ideal.Certified Six
Sigma Green BeltWorking ConditionsSignificant walking, bending,
standing.Physical activities including but not limited to reaching,
pulling, pushing, gripping, grabbing, and must be able to lift up
to 50lbsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a
computer. 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.Dept# 6620PI9caa22ea0497-25660-34061375
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