Quality and Continuous Improvement Lead

DISTRICT PHOTO INC • Louisville, KY

1d • $60,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. We are seeking a Quality and Continuous Improvement Lead in our Louisville, KY manufacturing plant. The Quality and Continuous Improvement Lead owns site-level Quality Management System (QMS) execution, the continuous improvement (CI) portfolio, and training governance for the assigned site. This role integrates process governance, audit oversight, corrective actions, and quality-driven training coordination in partnership with Operations.

Requirements

• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; formal Lean certification.
• Experience in print, POD, or related high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional Kaizen or CI programs.

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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level