Nashville Record Pressing Pre-Production Associate

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TAPP Film in the United States is seeking a full-time Planning department role focused on inspecting and managing center labels and stamper inventory within the vinyl record production process.

You will ensure customer specifications and company standards are met, maintaining accuracy and quality across label application and stamper handling. The role involves ERP data entry, process monitoring, and collaboration with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect center labels for defects, alignment, and adherence to specifications
• Manage stamper inventory with proper labeling, storage and ERP recording
• Input center labels and stampers into ERP with accuracy and traceability
• Collect data and prepare reports on process performance related to center label application and stamper usage
• Maintain documentation control for center labels and stampers
• Ensure finished vinyl products meet customer specifications for label quality and alignment
• Identify and monitor corrective and preventive actions for center labels and stampers
• Participate in internal quality audits focusing on center label and stamper processes
• Collaborate with production and scheduling to address quality issues promptly
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality and efficiency of center label and stamper processes
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or operation needs

Job description

Position Summary

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity within the Planning department, specifically focusing on the inspection and management of center labels and stamper inventory. The position ensures that customer specifications and company standards are met while maintaining accuracy and quality throughout the vinyl record production process.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of center labels by inspecting visual defects, alignment, and overall adherence to specifications.
• Manage stamper inventory, ensuring all stampers are correctly labeled, stored, and recorded in the ERP system.
• Receive and input center labels and stampers into the ERP inventory system, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting process performance, focusing on center label application and stamper usage by collecting data and preparing relevant statistical reports.
• Maintain documentation control/retention systems for center labels and stampers.
• Ensure outgoing finished vinyl products meet customer specifications, particularly in terms of label quality and alignment.
• Assist in identifying, recommending, and monitoring corrective and preventive actions related to center labels and stampers.
• Participate in internal quality audits, specifically focusing on center label and stamper processes.
• Collaborate with production and scheduling teams to address quality issues related to center labels and stampers in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by contributing insights and solutions to enhance the quality and efficiency of the center label and stamper processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor, or as required by operational needs.