What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Auditor position at Original Footwear Manufacturing?
Job Title: Quality Auditor
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Quality Manager
Position Summary:
The Quality Auditor performs inspections and audits of manufacturing processes and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality standards, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements. This position identifies quality issues, documents findings, and works with production and quality teams to support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine audits of production processes and work areas.
- Inspect finished products and components for quality and specification compliance.
- Verify employees are following established work instructions, procedures, and quality standards.
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections as required.
- Identify, document, and report defects, nonconformances, and quality concerns.
- Complete inspection reports, audit checklists, and other quality documentation accurately.
- Use measuring tools and inspection equipment such as calipers, gauges, and other applicable devices.
- Assist with root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions.
- Communicate quality concerns to Production, Supervisors, and Quality Management.
- Monitor corrective actions to ensure issues are properly addressed.
- Assist with customer complaints, returns, and quality investigations.
- Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
- Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits as needed.
- Participate in continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous manufacturing, quality inspection, or auditing experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects or inconsistencies.
- Ability to read and understand work instructions, drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation.
- Ability to use basic inspection and measurement equipment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively with production personnel.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, and inspect products or equipment.
- Ability to lift and move materials consistent with the requirements of the position.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with appropriate PPE.
Key Performance Expectations:
- Accurate and timely completion of audits and inspections.
- Identification and documentation of quality issues.
- Reduction of repeat quality defects.
- Compliance with company quality procedures.
- Effective communication and follow-through on corrective actions.
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16