SEARCH FORM Search ABOUT MARKETS LEAN PRODUCTS RESOURCES CONTACT US ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION FROM A HYBRID QUALITY SYSTEM APPROACH Peter Paul Electronics Co., Inc. is proud to announce ISO 9001 certification. PeterPaul started formally implementing ISO 9001 Certification in Y2005. Over a 5-1/2 year span, the companies operating processes were documented, and modified where necessary, to not only comply with ISO 9001 certification requirements, but to establish a robust Quality Management System (QMS). Importance was placed on efficiency and effective quality management system rather than have a certificate on the wall, so seeking ISO 9001 certification was secondary. The PeterPaul senior management team and the Mangiafico family supported the effort over the five and a half years. The “system” was implemented essentially in the background, invisible to the plant personnel. Internal audits were performed, and improvements made. One key element in the implementation, was to marry the QMS to the Lean Transformation and 5S methodology PeterPaul was also implementing during the same period of time. The QMS documents the standard work developed using 5S methodology. The QMS is an integral part of the transformation instead of a standalone system and some companies choose. A very tangible benefit of documenting the processes is that processes are standardized, and new personnel can be trained to the same standard process instead of relying on people’s memory and “tribal knowledge.” Review of the QMS was also integrated into company strategic planning and the progress reviewed. The ISO 9001 Certification standard requires 6 processes that must be documented and controlled: Document Control Control of Quality Records Competence, Training and Awareness Control of Nonconforming Product Corrective Action Preventive Action The training and education piece is important to achieve buy-in of all team members. A training presentation will now become part of the new employee orientation process. Training and training effectiveness are two key components that will be audited on each year. PeterPaul is in the process of developing an annual training plan plant-wide. Approximately 25% of the employee population has been at the company in excess of ten years. To learn new tools and make significant changes to how tenured employees approach their work is commendable. And happily employees are actually more satisfied since this effort. PeterPaul not only monitors internal metrics, but maintains a very comprehensive data driven process for analyzing customer returns to provide further process and product improvements. Suppliers are also monitored for performance in Quality, On-time Delivery and Responsiveness to PeterPaul needs. Download PDF CONTACT INFORMATION Peter Paul Electronics Co., Inc. 480 John Downey Drive New Britain CT 06051 860-229-4884 Newsletter Signup Careers Quality Policy Privacy Terms and Conditions Policy 2021, Peter Paul Electronics Co., Inc., All Rights Reserved. WE USE COOKIES ON THIS SITE TO ENHANCE YOUR USER EXPERIENCE By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. No, give me more info OK, I agree