Trainer and Quality Auditor

$54,080 - $66,560/Yr

Carestream.Com - Rochester, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Rochester, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Lead Equipment Trainer and Quality Auditor at Carestream Health is a pivotal role focused on enhancing operational efficiency and product quality through effective training and quality control measures. This position involves designing and delivering training programs for employees, conducting quality audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training programs for employees, including new hires and existing staff, ensuring proficiency in equipment operation and safety protocols.
• Develop training materials and presentations utilizing various instructional methodologies, including e-learning and hands-on workshops.
• Conduct thorough assessments of training needs and tailor programs to address skills gaps and enhance overall competency.
• Develop and implement quality control audit plans.
• Identify testing parameters for products and processes, ensuring thorough evaluation at each production stage.
• Assess the composition, appearance, and functionality of completed products, ensuring they meet specified quality criteria.
• Assign and oversee team members conducting quality audits, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in their evaluations.
• Ensure all products comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining high-quality benchmarks.
• Document any defects identified during audits and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare detailed quality audit reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and enhance overall product quality.
• Drive initiatives aimed at reducing Out of Box (OOB) failures and Defects per Unit (DPU), fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry standards, technological advancements, and best practices.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Training and Development, Quality Management) or 3 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and motivating employees at all levels.
• Technologically adept, with experience in leveraging digital tools to enhance training and quality control processes (Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in quality management (e.g., American Society for Quality) is advantageous.
• Minimum of four years' experience as a quality auditor in a related industry.
• Proficiency in using quality management software (QMS).
• Understands and uses Power BI.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $26.00 to $32.00 based on education and experience.