Being new to the quality role I have yet to go through a re-cert audit so I am wondering what happens. I have not found a thread that actually spells that out so if I write down what I am guessing happens can you correct me as appropriate?
Also, what is the typical CB/audited company relationship like? Is it cooperative? I am a little confused about that. On one level the CB is the supplier of product and services to the company being audited but on the other hand they are checking up on the QMS. Kind of policing the company's QMS and taking money to do it. I guess that is where the CB's integrity and independence is important. That and payment up front!!
- CB contacts you to arrange a re-cert audit and ask for money.
- CB provides an audit plan.
- CB visits site and has opening meeting.
- CB performs the audit over n number of days with a close out meeting at the end.
- CB writes up report outlining any NCs, OFI, observations, etc.
- Audited then has a period of time to provide an action plan to correct any NC.
- NCs are corrected and closed out by audited and checked by CB.
- CB then provides the certificate to start over the 3 year cycle.
Also, what is the typical CB/audited company relationship like? Is it cooperative? I am a little confused about that. On one level the CB is the supplier of product and services to the company being audited but on the other hand they are checking up on the QMS. Kind of policing the company's QMS and taking money to do it. I guess that is where the CB's integrity and independence is important. That and payment up front!!