Manufacturing Audit Checklist

Quality, Safety, and Efficiency in Every Aspect of Manufacturing Operations

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Company

[Your Name]

[Date]

[Your Company Name]

Factory Premises and Documentation

Review of manufacturing facility's cleanliness and organization.

Check for necessary certifications and compliance with regulatory documents.

Examination of safety and sanitary procedures in practice.

Assessment of overall facility layout and workflow efficiency.

Verification of waste disposal methods and environmental impact considerations.

Review of emergency response plans and evacuation procedures.

Process Control and Quality Assurance

Evaluate process and product control systems.

Verify the effectiveness of error detection and defect prevention methods.

Check consistency and reliability of product quality tests.

Assessment of process variability and its impact on product quality.

Validation of process change control procedures.

Review of statistical process control (SPC) implementation and analysis.

Personnel and Training

Ensure competency of staff based on roles and responsibilities.

Review staff training programs and their effectiveness.

Assessment of cross-functional training opportunities.

Validation of training records and documentation.

Review of employee performance appraisal systems.

Analysis of employee engagement and satisfaction surveys.

Supplier Quality Management

Evaluate supplier qualification procedures.

Analyze the quality of raw materials supplied.

Check supplier performance assessment procedures.

Validation of supplier communication channels.

Assessment of supplier risk management strategies.

Review of contingency plans for potential supply chain disruptions.

Product Handling and Storage Conditions

Verify proper product package conditions for transportation and delivery.

Check control mechanisms for storage temperature, humidity, and other necessary parameters.

Inspection of stock rotation and expiration date controls.

Assessment of product handling procedures during loading and unloading.

Validation of inventory management systems.

Review of transportation security measures.

Machine Equipment Maintenance and Calibration

Assessment of preventive maintenance activities.

Review of equipment calibration records.

Verification of machine functionality and safety features.

Evaluation of spare parts availability and inventory management for critical equipment.

Validation of equipment change control procedures.

Inspection of maintenance logs and documentation of equipment history.

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