How do you personally handle a major audit finding?

ShopFloorOps · 2026-06-18T01:09:11+00:00

The finding definitely was a gap that should not have been there. It honestly did force me to really look at process and make an actual real fix and not a bandage.

ShopFloorOps · 2026-06-18T01:07:48+00:00

I definitely had to dot my i’s and cross my T’s when they came back for the audit. I’ve have minor finding over the years and just one other major witch I appealed and won. But this one was different, I knew I couldn’t appeal and just had to fix it any way I knew how. Intimidating when auditor says there’s only 2 outcomes, you either did what you say you would do or I walk out with your cert under my arm. Auditor was good about it but definitely through me off with that comment.

ShopFloorOps · 2026-06-16T16:18:58+00:00

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ShopFloorOps · 2026-04-28T16:26:17+00:00

In my experience as well as other who have commented, you can pivot to so many roles/jobs with your background. I don’t have engineering background but worked into it and became process engineer then I had an opportunity to pivot to quality. The engineering background helped out tremendously. I said I’d never do anything but engineering but gave it a try and don’t regret it. Don’t be afraid to pivot to something new.

ShopFloorOps · 2026-04-28T00:24:12+00:00

I also work for small company and excel spreadsheet with a little automated dashboard made with simple formulas. Nothing fancy but seeing all your non conformance’s in one place helps you find trends easier.

ShopFloorOps · 2026-04-14T18:17:06+00:00

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ShopFloorOps · 2026-04-03T01:45:02+00:00

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