Site Quality & CI Leader — Drive Process Excellence

District-Phot; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Life insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

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 in our manufacturing plant. You will partner with Operations to drive quality-driven improvements and ensure audit readiness.

The role requires leadership of site auditors, training coordinators, and cross-functional teams to improve processes, resolve CAPAs, and deliver measurable quality gains across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Quality, Industrial/Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years in quality/CI with demonstrated leadership at the site level.
• 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 and standards.
• Maintain audit readiness; ensure effective containment and CAPA workflows.
• Review and validate quality metrics and reporting (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Coach and oversee site Auditors and QCI & Training Coordinators.
• Own the site CI roadmap and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Lead or co-lead RCA (5 Whys, Fishbone), 8D, and PFMEA activities.
• Run Kaizen/events, track actions, verify benefits, and standardize wins.
• Partner with the 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 proper qualifications.
• Ensure Lead Operators/Trainers follow approved methods and current 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

Quality leadership

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial/Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

QMS

Lean

Six Sigma (Green Belt+)

8D

PFMEA

SPC

Microsoft 365

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 in our manufacturing plant. You will partner with Operations to drive quality-driven improvements and ensure audit readiness.

The role requires leadership of site auditors, training coordinators, and cross-functional teams to improve processes, resolve CAPAs, and deliver measurable quality gains across the site.