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Audit Setup and Tier Verification

Audit tier matches the scheduled rotation for this date/shift critical (required)

Verify the inspector is the assigned tier for this audit cycle and shift.

Yes No N/A

Audit date, time, area, and shift are recorded correctly

Confirm the audit record identifies the correct production area, line, cell, or process and the active shift.

Required audit frequency has been met for this area critical (required)

Confirm the audit was completed within the required cadence for the process or area.

Yes No N/A

Audit evidence reviewed against the current version of the checklist critical (required)

Verify the checklist version in use matches the current approved standard.

Yes No N/A

Inspector name and role are documented

Record the person completing the audit and their role or tier.

Audit start time

Record the time the audit began.

Question Rotation Compliance

Question set used matches the required rotation for this audit cycle critical (required)

Confirm the auditor used the correct question group or rotation block for this date/shift.

Yes No N/A

Questions are specific, observable, and tied to standard work

Verify the questions focus on observable process controls rather than general opinions.

At least one process step was observed directly during the audit critical (required)

Confirm the auditor observed the process or workstation rather than relying only on verbal confirmation.

Yes No N/A

Any skipped questions were justified and documented

If a question was not applicable, confirm the reason was recorded.

Yes No N/A

Question rotation exceptions

Document any deviations from the normal question rotation, including temporary process changes or special audits.

Questions selected covered the highest-risk process controls critical (required)

Confirm the audit included questions that address the most critical process risks for the area.

Yes No N/A

Process Observation and Standard Work

Observed process matches documented standard work critical (required)

Verify the actual work practice aligns with the approved standard work or SOP.

Yes No N/A

Visual controls are present and being used as intended

Confirm labels, markings, boards, or other visual controls are available and effective.

Yes No N/A

Any non-conformance observed was documented with clear evidence critical (required)

Record the deficiency, location, and what was observed.

Yes No N/A

Observed process condition rating

Rate the overall condition of the process area based on adherence to standard work and control stability.

Immediate containment action taken if needed

Document any immediate action taken to contain the issue during the audit.

Process owner present during observation

Confirm the area owner, lead, or operator was available for clarification when needed.

Yes No N/A

Closure Tracking and Corrective Actions

Open findings from prior audits are reviewed before closing the audit critical (required)

Confirm previous audit actions were checked for status and progress.

Yes No N/A

Each open finding has an assigned owner and due date critical (required)

Verify every open item has a responsible person and target completion date.

Yes No N/A

Closure evidence is attached or referenced for completed actions critical (required)

Confirm completed actions have objective evidence such as photos, records, or updated documents.

Yes No N/A

Corrective actions are effective and prevent recurrence

Assess whether the implemented action addresses the root cause and is sustaining.

Aging open items older than the escalation threshold are identified critical (required)

Record any overdue items requiring escalation.

Yes No N/A

Closure tracking notes

Add notes on status, barriers, or follow-up needed for open items.

Supervisor Escalation and Follow-Up

Supervisor was notified for critical or overdue findings critical (required)

Verify escalation occurred for items requiring management attention.

Yes No N/A

Escalation path followed matches the site procedure critical (required)

Confirm the issue was escalated to the correct supervisor, manager, or quality owner.

Yes No N/A

Follow-up date for escalated items is documented

Record the planned follow-up review date for unresolved issues.

Escalated item summary

Summarize the issue, owner, and current status for management review.

Supervisor acknowledged the escalation

Confirm the supervisor reviewed or acknowledged the issue.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature critical (required)

Signature of the person completing the layered process audit.

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Run: Layered Process Audit

Audit Setup and Tier Verification

Question Rotation Compliance

Process Observation and Standard Work

Closure Tracking and Corrective Actions

Supervisor Escalation and Follow-Up

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