Hi all,
I have a question concerning steps and a timeline for obtaining ISO 9001 certification.
Background: Our company began the process backa few years ago. At that time we established our QMS constisting of our Policy, Manual, Objectives, Procedures, Work Instructions, etc. Then when our Quality Manager did not work out, we put the goal of certification on the back burner and the QMS has been abandoned since.
Several months ago, our VP & General Manager approached me and offered me the opportunity to get us on track for the certification. In July I took a Lead Auditor Course for ISO 9001:2008. Unfortunately I have also been wearing many hats around here and have not been able to spend much time focusing on the QMS. With a new year brings new focus. My main goal for this year is to advance our initiative as much as possible.
My first thought was to regroup the management team and get our QMS up-to-date as quickly as possible. Once that is complete, the concern I have is how much evidence of implementation and effectiveness would you suggest prior to seeking certification? How many months worth of records for meeting quality objectives, corrective and preventative actions, continuous improvement, etc. should we have? Answers to these questions and any additional advice would be greatly appreciated.
This is my first post. I've been accessing the Cove from time to time since July and I must say you are all very knowledgeable and curtious.
Thank you --
I have a question concerning steps and a timeline for obtaining ISO 9001 certification.
Background: Our company began the process backa few years ago. At that time we established our QMS constisting of our Policy, Manual, Objectives, Procedures, Work Instructions, etc. Then when our Quality Manager did not work out, we put the goal of certification on the back burner and the QMS has been abandoned since.
Several months ago, our VP & General Manager approached me and offered me the opportunity to get us on track for the certification. In July I took a Lead Auditor Course for ISO 9001:2008. Unfortunately I have also been wearing many hats around here and have not been able to spend much time focusing on the QMS. With a new year brings new focus. My main goal for this year is to advance our initiative as much as possible.
My first thought was to regroup the management team and get our QMS up-to-date as quickly as possible. Once that is complete, the concern I have is how much evidence of implementation and effectiveness would you suggest prior to seeking certification? How many months worth of records for meeting quality objectives, corrective and preventative actions, continuous improvement, etc. should we have? Answers to these questions and any additional advice would be greatly appreciated.
This is my first post. I've been accessing the Cove from time to time since July and I must say you are all very knowledgeable and curtious.
Thank you --