Rework Control and Traceability Procedure

Standard operating procedure for storing, identifying, tracing, approving, and reincorporating internal scrap and rework while maintaining same-composition control and full traceability.

Steps

• The operator identifies non-conforming material
  The operator verifies the material is non-conforming or designated for rework and applies the correct hold status in the record system. The operator records the lot number, quantity, date, and reason for the hold.
• The operator segregates and labels the material
  The operator places the material in the designated rework hold area or quarantine area. The operator attaches a unique label that includes the original lot number, rework status, quantity, date, and responsible role.
• The quality technician verifies same-composition eligibility
  The quality technician compares the rework candidate against the approved product specification and confirms that the material is same-composition. The quality technician records the verification result and either approves the material for rework or escalates the non-conformance.
• The supervisor approves the rework disposition
  The supervisor reviews the quality verification, confirms the disposition path, and authorizes the next action. The supervisor ensures the decision is recorded before the material is moved forward.
• The operator prepares the rework batch
  The operator measures or counts the approved rework quantity and records the exact amount added to the batch. The operator links the rework batch ID to the original lot number and the destination batch number.
• The operator reincorporates the rework material
  The operator adds the approved rework material to the designated process step or batch according to the authorized work instruction. The operator records the time, batch number, source lot, and destination lot.
• The quality technician verifies traceability closure
  The quality technician confirms that the rework record includes the original lot, quantity, disposition, approval, reincorporation batch, and final traceability link. The quality technician signs off or updates the electronic record to close the traceability loop.
• The supervisor escalates the non-conformance
  The supervisor documents the failed criteria, maintains hold status, and routes the material to the non-conformance process. The supervisor determines whether the material will be scrapped, investigated, or dispositioned through an approved deviation process.