Site Quality & CI Leader — Drive Improvement

District Photo Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/Long term disability

Job summary

District Photo Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Quality and Continuous Improvement Lead to own site-level QMS execution, CI portfolio, and training governance.

You will coordinate quality metrics, audits, and CAPA workflows while partnering with Operations to drive improvements and standardize best practices across the plant. The role requires 5+ years in quality/CI with leadership, strong data analysis, and proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial/Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years in quality/CI with site-level leadership.
• Working knowledge of QMS, Lean, and basic Six Sigma tools (8D, PFMEA, SPC).
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Own site-level execution of the QMS and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Maintain audit readiness; ensure containment and CAPA workflows.
• Review and validate quality metrics and reporting.
• Coach and oversee site Auditors and Training Coordinators.
• Own the site CI roadmap and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Lead RCA, 8D, PFMEA activities.
• Lead or co-lead Kaizen events; track actions and benefits.
• Partner with Central QCI Project Engineer on cross-site initiatives.
• Approve training content and ensure training is triggered by quality events.
• Validate training completion prior to process release.
• Ensure Lead Operators/Trainers follow approved methods and SOPs.
• Coordinate with LQSA and QS & Training Associate on skills matrix alignment.
• Provide daily direction to QCI & Training Coordinators and Auditors.
• Communicate performance and risks with Operations, Engineering, and leadership.
• Champion a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement.

Skills

QMS ownership

Lean

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Industrial/Manufacturing or related field

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)

Job description

District Photo Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Quality and Continuous Improvement Lead to own site-level QMS execution, CI portfolio, and training governance.

You will coordinate quality metrics, audits, and CAPA workflows while partnering with Operations to drive improvements and standardize best practices across the plant. The role requires 5+ years in quality/CI with leadership, strong data analysis, and proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma tools.