Line Walk Audit Methodology
Line Walk Audit Methodology
Line Walk Audit Methodology
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Effective date : 11.04.2022/02
LPA - Line Walk Audit Methodology Type of document: Instruction
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SUBJECT :
• The methodology of planning, execution, and evaluation of LPA line walks audits.
• Selection, qualification, and evaluation of LPA internal auditors.
APPLICATION FIELD :
USED BY :
ANNOTATIONS DEFINITION:
LPA- Layered Process Audits
I. CHANGE HISTORY
The LPA objective is to ensure that the procedures, work instructions, Product/ Process Controls and Poka-
Yoke are in place, known and respected to mitigate any risk on product/ process Quality and consequently
on customer satisfaction.
Note1: It is at the plant level decision to add additional levels whenever needed.
Note 2: the LPA/line walk audit must be used also by the designated plant PSCR in order to comply with VDA
product integrity manual requirements related to line walk audits .
Note: Level 1- bunching and braiding process due to the amount of machines, the frequency to cover
all machines is two weeks.
Part to be evaluated:
• Problem
• Causes
• Correction, corrective and preventive actions
• Responsible
• Status
b. LPA Evaluation:
𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒀𝑬𝑺
𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝟏𝟎𝟎% = ∗ 𝟏𝟎𝟎
𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑨𝒏𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅
EVALUATION RESULT
RATING REACTION
in %
Immediate corrections to be implemented to reach
[100, 90] A – GREEN
the 100%
• Immediate corrections to be implemented for
the Star Question*
• Corrective action plan is required (problem
resolution) inside check list with clear
]90,80] B – YELLOW
responsible and deadline of the action. The
effectiveness of the action implemented will
be checked in the following audit after the
action is closed.
A follow up audit is mandatory to be performed in the
< 80 C – RED
next day.
c. LPA Follow-up:
At minimum, on an annual basis, a full review of the LPA Program shall be evaluated
considering the following:
• LPA Audit Program Realization Rate:
b. Evaluation:
The Quality manager of the plant is responsible for the annual evaluation of internal LPA auditors and
give feedback to HR.
The checklist for the internal auditors’ evaluation is to be created at plant level and reviewed whenever
needed.
The HR department is responsible for the qualification of internal LPA’s auditors, retain evidence of
qualification and the list of internal LPA auditors.
To maintain the qualification, each internal LPA auditor shall perform at least 1 LPA audit per year.