Factory Production Control
Factory Production Control
PRODUCTION
CONTROL (FPC)
BSEN14351
WINDOWS & EXTERNAL PEDESTRIAN
DOORSETS
CONTROLLED DOCUMENT
NUMBER: 001
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Revision History
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CONTENTS LIST
QM 1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Quality Policy Statement
1.2.1 Quality Policy
1.2.2 Quality Objective
1.2.3 Quality Management System Planning
1.3 Manuals
1.4 Control of Documents
1.4.1 Control of Records
1.5 Standards
1.6 Scope of manual
1.7 Company Documents
1.8 Product Literature
1.9 Responsibility, Authority and Communication
1.9.1 Responsibility and Authority
1.9.2 Communication
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Personnel
2.2.1 Training
2.3 Management Commitment
2.3.1 Responsibilities
2.4.1 Management Representative
QM 3.0 EQUIPMENT
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5.1 General
5.2 Work Stations
5.3 Inspection Forms
6.1 Inspection
6.2 Final Inspection
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1.1 Introduction
The following Quality Manual is in accordance with BSEN14351 (Windows and External
Pedestrian Doorsets), Factory Production Control (FPC) reference 7.3 of BSEN14351 and
in accordance with the European Construction Products Directive (CPD).
The full details of the standard can be found within the standard BEN14351 within the
company’s ‘Controlled Documents Manual’ number 002.
From this point, the following terms are as per the following:
The Manufacturer will receive cascaded Initial Type Testing Results (ITT) from the System
Supplier in accordance with BSEN14351 reference 7.2.
All further type testing of profile and or hardware must be discussed between the
Manufacturer and System Supplier in order for the system suppliers guarantee to be valid.
In addition, full compliance of the following FPC must be maintained for the guarantee
from the system supplier to be maintained.
The reference numbers of this quality manual are in line with BSEN14351 and are
indicated in red against this quality manual.
It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to maintain this FPC and all information received
from the System Supplier. In addition, it is also the responsibility of the manufacturer to
ensure all information from the system supplier is current. This information includes:
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It is the Policy of the Company to provide high quality, value for money products a nd
services on time in accordance with agreed customer requirements. This will be in line with
the Company’s organisational goals and expectations that revolve around the
requirements of our customers.
The achievement of this Policy calls for a systematic and disciplined approach by all
employees in all activities associated with the requirements of our customer’s.
The Company’s quality objective is to ensure all Aluminium Windows and External
Pedestrian Doorsets manufactured meet the requirements of BSEN14351.
It is the Managing Directors belief, that in applying this policy, it will enable the Company to
meet the requirements of our customers.
Signed: ____________________
Position: ____________________
Date: 01/02/10
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1.2.1 Quality Policy
It is the Policy of the Company to provide high quality, value for money products and
services on time in accordance with agreed customer requirements. This will be in line with
the Company’s organisational goals and expectations that revolve around the
requirements of our customers.
The achievement of this Policy calls for a systematic an d disciplined approach by all
employees in all activities associated with the requirements of our customer’s.
The Company’s quality objective is to ensure all Windows and External Pedestrian
Doorsets manufactured meet the requirements of BSEN14351.
In addition to this, quality objectives will be established and implemented. These will be
reviewed during each Management Review meeting to determine their effectiveness.
All Company personnel know of this policy and commitment and work hard to ensure that
it is properly implemented and maintained in all areas of the business operations.
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1.2.2 Quality Objectives
The Company’s quality objective is to maintain and enhance its reputation by continuing to
give the customer’s complete satisfaction with the quality of its products and service.
Specific objectives will be discussed, introduced and reviewed at the M anagement Review
meetings. Initial Objectives include conformance against BSEN14351 for Aluminium
Windows and External Pedestrian Doorsets.
To ensure that this objective is achieved, employees at all levels will be trained in all
aspects of the work that they may be called up to carry out. This training will include
health and safety training on the safe and proper use of tools, machines and equipment.
The Company’s Quality Manual is its quality plan, which ensures that the quality
management system meets the requirements of BSEN14351 and the Company’s quality
objectives.
1.3 Manuals
The Quality Manual gives a general overview of the quality management system and can
be issued as either a Controlled Document for internal use within the Company or as an
Uncontrolled Document for use as marketing/promotional material. All Uncontrolled
Documents supplied in this manner will be correct and up to date at the time of issue but
they will not necessarily be updated afterwards.
The Company is not involved in any type of innovative design of its products.
The Quality Manual is the Company’s Quality Plan and gives full details of the working of
the quality management system including the quality objectives and requirements for the
product, e.g. product conf ormity to a national or international standard, and sample copies
of all relevant documents. It is therefore confidential to the Company and can only be
seen at the Company’s premises except where necessary for the purpose of being
assessed to the standard or at the discretion of the Directors.
Controlled copies of a ll manuals have been issued to designated people as detailed on the
Distribution List. The Certification Copy is the one submitted to, and is reviewed by, the
third part certification body, if required.
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The Working Copy is the one in regular use and can be used for noting any amendments
or revisions that may be required from time to time, prior to the revision being formally
implemented.
Controlled copies of sections of the manuals can be issued to other employees.
1.4 Control of Documents
When a revi sion to the system has been identified, either as a planned change or as a
result of an audit, the Management Representative revises the relevant sections of the
manuals as appropriate, with the revision being marked by means of a vertical line in the
right hand margin. The revision number and date are added to the footer of each page in
the section. The revision number is a simple consecutive one and is used for all the
sections revised at the same time, irrespective of any previous revisions to them. B rief
details are entered onto the Revision Record at the front of the manual.
The Director then reviews and approves the revision, signing each page as confirmation.
The revised sections are then copied and issued to each designated holder of a manual.
Where controlled copies of sections have been issued to other personnel, revisions to
these sections are formally issued to the named holder.
The replaced sections from the Certification Copy are marked as “Obsolete” and retained
in the Obsolete Data file. All other copies will be retrieved and destroyed.
1.4.1 Control of Records
Unless stated elsewhere, all records are retained for a minimum of the guarantee of the
Window and or External Pedestrian Doorsets, after which they may be destroyed at the
Company’s discretion.
Quotations, customer orders and completed Works Order sheets are fastened together
and retained for ten years following which they can be destroyed.
All quality management system related records and documents e.g. internal quality audi t
reports, assessment or surveillance reports, management review meeting minutes, et
cetera are retained in the Quality Records file for a minimum of three years.
1.5 Standards
A file copy of BSEN14351 is held in the Controlled Documents Manual and dated on
receipt. It will be marked as “1 of X” to denote how many copies are held by the Company.
Where a document is not in regular use but is held for reference purposes, it will be
marked as “Reference Only”. It is the responsibility of the user to ensur e that this copy is
of a current revision status.
All copies of controlled document status will be revised, amended or replaced as and when
the document is revised or replaced. If one is deleted or re -issued, the file copy will be
replaced, re-dated, marked as “Obsolete” and retained in the Obsolete Data file. All other
copies will be retrieved and destroyed.
The status of all standards and specifications will be verified during the first Management
Review of each year, generally by reference to the issuing authority.
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1.6 Scope of Manual
The Managing Director of ??? Limited who manufactures Windows and External
Pedestrian Doorsets at ??? has prepared this Quality Manual.
This Quality Manual must be read in conjunction with the following ‘Controlled Documents:
The operation of the procedures described in this manual and the required records of
testing and inspection shall provide the required evidence to external third party authorities
that ??? Ltd are capable of manufacturing, consistently, windows that meet the
requirements of industry standards.
All members of staff are to comply with all instruction contained in this manual. If the need
to change this manual, in a ny way is necessary, is it the responsibility of the Management
Representative. All persons are entitled and encouraged to suggest improvements,
additions and revisions to the manual.
The company holds a controlled copy within the Directors office to audi t from. All other
copies are issued as ‘non controlled’ documents but are correct at time of printing.
Position: ____________________
Date: 01/02/10
Issue No: 1
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1.7 Company Documents
All Company generated documents and forms are given an issue number and/or issue
date. A controlled copy is held on file.
When a document is revised or amended it will be given a new issue number and date.
The controlled copy of the original will be marked as “Obsolete” and retained in the
Obsolete Data file. A new controlled copy will then be held on file.
The Company holds a small quantity of each supplier’s literature for the products used in
the manufacture of Aluminium Windows, External Pedestrian Doorsets and
Conservatories. One copy marked as a Controlled Document and retained on file. When
the Company is notified of a change to the literature, copies of the new version will be
obtained and all remaining old copies will be destroyed.
The old controlled copy will be marked as “Obsolete” or similar and retained for reference.
A new copy will be marked as a Controlled Document and filed.
The Managing Director is ultimately responsible for all actions within the Company that
affect its performance and operatio ns. Where necessary, responsibility and authority for
specific actions or areas of business can be delegated to another person, with all
employees being advised of this.
1.9.2 Communication
Please see the organisation chart in this Quality Manual reference 2.2.
Such is the size and structure of the Company, the Managing Director is in direct contact
with the employees at all times. This includes discussing and reporting on the
effectiveness and development of the quality management system. In addition to this
company information, ‘Work Station Descriptions’, memos etc are placed on notice boards.
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QM 2 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
2.1 Introduction
This section describes how the quality management system is organised and operated to
meet the requirements of the BSEN14351 standard.
Directors/ Managing
Company Secretary Director
Aluminium Foremen
Operatives
Final Inspection
Despatch
2.2.1 Training
All employees will be identified with their signatures and init ials against Form 011. Their
individual Employee Record will be against Form 010 and a training Matrix Form 009 will
summarise all training records, which will be displayed in the office and shop floor.
The Managing Director is committed to ensuring that the Company’s quality management
system is developed and implemented correctly and that every means will be employed to
improve its ongoing effectiveness.
To assist in this, all employees have been advised of the need to meet a ll necessary
requirements including those of the customer and the applicable legal or regulatory
requirements.
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2.3.1 Responsibilities
Manufacturing
Check Final Product is correct against original customer order
Stock Controller
Goods Inwards
Delivering Product on time
Final Inspection.
Despatch
Production.
Operators in accordance with ‘Work Station Descriptions’.
Machinery.
Stock Level Monitoring.
Final Inspection.
Despatch
The Production Operatives are responsible to the Foreman and Directors for:
Ensuring windows are manufactured in accordance with the Quality Manual and
related documents.
Making constructive suggestions for improvement of the Quality Manual and related
documents.
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The Factory Manager has been appointed as the Company’s Management Representative
(see QM 2.3). He therefore has the day -to-day control of the quality management system,
ensuring that it is correctly and efficiently implemented, maintained and improved
wherever possible and practicable.
In addition to ensuring that the customers’ requirements are known within the Company,
the Management Representative also liases with all outside parties in respect of the quality
management system.
All fixed equipment will be specified and recorded on Form 008, the records held by the
Management Representative. All operators are trained on general maintenance of
machinery and reminded via their respective ‘Work Station’, see appendix.
Written instruction on the use of equipment is available. The instruction may take the form
of manufacturer’s handbooks and/or leaflets.
The handling and storage of equipment is such that the accuracy and fitness for use are
maintained.
After the equipment has been repaired it shall not be used until it has been inspected to
ensure that it is working correctly again.
Individual Measuring Tape records are kept and maintained by the Management
Representative via Form 007. The Measuring Tapes ar e calibrated on a monthly basis
and kept within the tolerance of +/ - 0.5mm against a calibrated steel rule, which is
calibrated every five years. Measuring tapes are also calibrated if dropped or appear to be
damaged.
Each Measuring Tape will have the uni que employee initials and number etched on as a
permanent marker.
The steel rule is kept in the office of the Management representative and the calibration
certificate is kept within the controlled documents manual 002.
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The manufacturer will hold cascaded records from the System Supplier as per
BSEN14351 reference 7.2. of all tested products. A Vendor (Supplier) list will be
generated via Form 005, against which only purchases will be made.
Vendors will be assessed on an annual basis during a Management Review
All current suppliers that have any bearing on product or service quality have been issued
with a standard questionnaire requesting full details of their current quality status.
From the replies, where received, and/or the Company’s knowledge of their past
performance, each supplier has been assessed and, if approved, assigned a quality rating
as follows.
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Purchase orders for critical compo nents are prepared Director and sent by the
Office Administrator.
Should either the Company or the customer require to verify products at the
supplier’s premises, this requirement will be clearly stated on the pur chase order or
amendment to the order or notified to the supplier at the earliest possible time.
On receipt at the Company’s premises, all purchased products are checked against
the details on the supplier’s delivery document and the Company’s Purchase Or der
for type, quantity, size etc. Where the supplier is now or has previously supplied
incorrect or faulty products, a closer, detailed inspection will be carried out.
When satisfied that the products are correct, the delivery document will be signed
and dated by the person carrying out the inspection.
Where a product is found to be incorrect in any way, including the quantity supplied,
the Director will be informed immediately for action (see QM 6.3.2) and a Non -
conformity Report made out (Form 001).
Trained operatives will receive Goods from suppliers, checking Supplier Delivery
Note against a copy of Purchase Order as per ‘Work Station’, see appendix.
Should the Supplier Delivery not meet Purchase Order, a Non Conformance – Form
001 will be raised and the author of the Purchase Order informed.
4.5 Stores
All components entered into stores system will be into a clear defined area. A stock
control system will alert the business when components are running low to avoid
incorrect raw materials and components used.
4.6 Screws
All screws on shop floor are clearly identified within individual coded boxes and are
used as per System Supplier Technical Manual.
Only screws identified by System Supplier as approved to be used.
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5.1 General
Company
Quotation
Customer
Order
Order input on to
Computer
Goods Inspected
Received Profile Saw Form 014
Milling &
Form 015
Routing
Drainage
Full Window
Inspection Beading
Despatch
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Each part of the process is documented via ‘Work station Descriptions’ as per the
appendix. Trained operators complete Forms as per ‘Work Station Descriptions’
and follow the Non Conformity process should any Non Conformity arise as
described within each Work Station.
All specified Forms against each Work Station are to be completed on a daily basis.
Instruction of each form route can be found using Form 030 Form -Work Station
Index.
6.1 Inspection
Inspection points have been introduced at every part of the process as des cribed in
‘Work Station Descriptions’ (see appendix). If any part of the process identifies a
fault, a Non Conformity is raised as per section 8 of this quality manual.
Trained operatives at Final Inspection carry out checks as per ‘Work Station
Description’. If failure established, non conforming product removed from production
and quarantine procedure followed (see reference 8.0 of this quality manual)
Every piece of profile cut will be marked as per Cutting List instruction.
Each ‘Work Station’ (see appendix) will check that every piece of profile has been
marked as per cutting list.
Upon completion of Final In spection, a Green Sticker will be applied on the end of
the product. In addition, clear labelling and conformance against BSEN14351 will
either appear as a label on the product or with the paperwork to travel with the
finished product to the customer. The finished product is then placed ready for
despatch.
Should the product fail, a Red Sticker is applied as per Quarantine procedure as per
section 8.0 of this quality manual.
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Process
Fault
Yes No
Non
Form 001 Reported by
Conformity
Employee
Report
Line
Manager
Initial Discussion
Corrective to establish error
Action & correct fault if
possible
Management
Representative Errors established,
& MD Prevented if possible
& discussed at
Management
Preventative Review
Action Next Process
When a purchased product is found to be incorrect to type, size etc such that is cannot be
used, it will be marked as non -conforming, rejec t or similar and segregated to prevent its
use. The Factory Manager will decide on its disposal, which could be return to the supplier
or scrapping and placing in the rubbish skip. A Non Conformity Report will be completed.
The Non Conformity Report – Form 001 will be maintained on file for a minimum of three
years and will be used as part of a supplier’s assessment.
8.2 Quarantine
Any products which fail inspection points and cannot be reworked are d
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Where a non conforming product is found during the manufacturing process, the
cause of the problem will be determined and recorded on a Non conformity Report.
The need for corrective action to eliminate the possibi lity of a recurrence of the non -
conformity will be assessed. Where it is determined that such action required, the
appropriate corrective action will be established and, if practicable and cost
effective, introduced at the earliest opportunity.
Details of these actions will be entered onto the Non Conformity Report – Form 001.
The process will be monitored to confirm the effectiveness of the actions taken. If
necessary, further corrective actions will be considered.
When a customer makes a written comp laint to the Company it is dealt with by the
Director who enters the details onto a Customer Complaint Record - Form 003.
The Director will then investigate the complaint, visiting the site if necessary and, if
agreeing that the complaint is valid, determ ine and implement the appropriate
corrective actions. These will be entered onto the report.
The problem will be monitored to ensure that the corrective actions were effective.
When the complaint has been resolved to the customer’s reasonable satisfacti on,
the Customer Complaint Record will be dated and signed as completed.
All Customer Complaint Records will be retained for a minimum period of two years.
During each Management Review meeting, the potential for problems to occur will
be assessed. Such areas as the production facilities and equipment, employee
levels and capabilities, current and future order levels, suppliers etc will be
considered.
Where it is thought that there is a possibility that a problem could arise, the
Managing Director, Director and Management Representative will assess the need
to institute preventive actions immediately or at some future date.
A record of the assessment and the proposed actions, if any, will be entered into
the minutes of the meeting. These will be reviewed at the next meeting to
determine whether or not the actions were necessary and effective.
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The Managing Director has determined and supplied the resources needed to develop,
implement, maintain and improve the quality management system, thereby ensuring that
the customers’ requirements are met satisfactorily. These resources are reviewed
periodically.
All employees are capable of performing more than one job function. Therefore, in
someone’s absence, another person who has sh own that they can do the work
satisfactorily can carry out their duties.
The Company currently employs personnel who are skilled or have been trained in the
type of work that they will be expected to carry out. New employees will be thoroughly
trained by an experienced person on all operations that they may be required to carry out.
When the Company has a new or different type of machine, or production process, all
employees who may be required to operate the machine or carry out the process will be
given the appropriate training by a person who is experienced in operating the machine or
process. They will then be tested to ensure that the training has been assimilated and is
effective. Where necessary, additional training will be given until the employee is fully
competent to operate the machine or perform the process.
All current employees are fully aware of the relevance of their work and how this
contributes to the quality of the products and to customer satisfaction.
This will be explained to all new employees on appointment.
Employees have a Training Record (see Form 010) on which there is a summary of their
previous, relevant experience, training or qualifications. A brief description of further
training will be added as and when required. The em ployee and instructor where
practicable, will sign the record.
Each new employee will have a Training Record started. The Company’s quality policy
and quality management system will be explained to them.
Each employee who may be required to drive on the Company’s behalf either in a
Company vehicle, a hired vehicle or their own, is required to submit their current driving
licence for examination. A copy will be taken and attached to their Training Record. The
driver then submits it annually for checking . The Management Representative will date
and sign the copy to confirm the check. If a licence has any penalty points on it, the driver
may be required to submit it more frequently.
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10.2 Infrastructure
The Company has provided office and manufa cturing facilities that reflect the size of the
Company and the type and complexity of the products made.
The workshop has five main areas with natural and artificial lighting. The areas have
temporary heating facilities. Storage facilities are as detail ed in QM 5.3.5.5. The Office
area has natural lighting and adequate artificial lighting.
All production machines are specifically designed and made for the purpose for which they
are used. They are serviced and maintained generally in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
All off cuts and waste from the Aluminium profiles are placed in w aste bins. All other
waste is put into a skip. The Aluminium waste is then re -cycled, with the other waste being
removed from site by the skip hire company.
All employees are supplied with any necessary protective equipment, which they are
instructed to use.
Natural and artificial light and heating are good in both the wor kshop and the office. When
required, opening the doors, windows and the use of electric fans, provides adequate
ventilation.
Intermittent noise is generated when the compressor operates and when the saws are
being used. Ear defenders are worn at all time s by staff while in the factory. Visitors are
encouraged to wear ear defenders.
10.4.1 Introduction
This section details the procedure involved in the manufacture of the products to meet the
customer’s requirements.
10.4.2 Responsibilities
The Managing Director, Director and Management Representative are responsible for
ensuring that all employees comply with this procedure as appropriate.
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All products are manufactured in accor dance with Fabrication manuals and applicable
standards. The Quality System is internally audited periodically, to confirm their ongoing
conformity to this standard.
All materials are purchased from approved suppliers to a detailed purchase order and/or
specification.
When the Company receives an enquiry, a written quotation will be prepared and sent to
the customer, if requested.
With all enquiries, the Manag ing Director determines whether or not any regulatory
requirements have to be complied with, e.g. toughened glass for Insulating Glass Units.
When a customer places a written order in response to a quotation, the details of the
order, if any, will be reviewed and checked against the quotation. If these are satisfactory,
the order will be processed as detailed in the Works Manual.
Should an order be received for which the Company has not previously quoted, the
Managing Director will review it in detail to ensure that the Company has the capability to
complete the order as required.
If satisfied, the order will be processed as detailed in the Works Manual.
Where a customer notifies the Company of a change to the order requirements the new
requirements will be checked to ensure that the Company can comply with them. Any
Company documents relating to the order will be amended as necessary.
When a customer requires deta ils of products, the Director will discuss these with the
customer and, if required, will supply samples or literature which shows the types of
products available.
Enquiries, contracts and order handling are dealt with as detailed above.
The Director, whether of a positive or negative nature, deals with all customer feedback.
Letters expressing satisfaction with the work carried out or with the product will be
acknowledged by the Director. The letter will be held on file for possible future use as a
testimonial. These letters can be used as a means of assessing customer satisfaction.
Where a customer suggests a variation in how the product is made, packaged, delivered
or installed, this variation will be evaluated and the customer advised of the result.
Any negative feedback will be reviewed and investigated and, if necessary or appropriate,
the customer will be contacted to discuss and resolve any issues. Customer complaints
will be dealt with.
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Technical manuals from the Aluminium System company (Smart Systems Limited)
describe the materials and product during manufacture and on completion, where relevant,
and give performance characteristics.
They are availa ble for use in the workshop when required. When not being used, the
Management Representative holds them.
There is an Instruction Manual, or similar, for each of the machines describing how to set
up, operate, service and maintain them. If a machine does not have a
Instruction Manual, operatives are trained in it use prior to being able to operate it.
All monitoring and measuring devices used are controlled as detailed below at QM 5.3.6.
During manufacture, the products are cut and assembled as detail ed on the Works Order
sheet and in accordance with the System Suppliers Fabrication Manual.
The manufacture of All Aluminium Products can be validated against all Calibrated
Equipment and fully trained staff.
The monitoring and measuring instruments on the machine are checked and calibrated as
detailed in the Works Manual.
There are no instances where a customer would supply products for inclusion in, or use
with, the Company’s products.
Company staff can visit customers’ property to carry out Surveys. In these cases, all
reasonable care will be taken to ensure that the property is not damaged in any way.
Should an instance occur where damage is caused, the customer will be advised at the
earliest opportunity.
The Company takes all precautions to preserve the products at all stages.
Following satisfactory receiving inspection the product components are stored as required.
All products are retained in their delivery packaging where practicable, until required for
use.
All products during manufacturing including glass are handled manually. The y are
handled such that no damage is caused to them with special attention being given to the
Glass and Aluminium Products.
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The Managing Director, Director and the Management Representative are in direct and
regular contact with all Company personnel during working hours, therefore they carry out
non-recorded, informal monitoring of all work activities on an ongoing basis.
The ability of the manufacturing process to achieve satisfactory finished products is
monitored as detailed in the Works Manuals.
All products purchased for the manufacture of the windows, doors and conservatories are
inspected on receipt against the details on the supplier’s delivery document and the
Company’s purchase order if necessary.
Where the delivery is correct, the person carrying out the inspection will sign and date the
document before passing it to the office. The products will then be put into stock.
If there is a discrepancy in the delivery, e.g. wrong product or quantity, the Directors and
the Management Representative will be advised, and the appropriate action taken,
informing the supplier accordingly. Where it is a wrong or incorrectly made product, it will
be identified as non-conforming until a decision on its disposal has been made (see 6.3.2.
below).
During fabrication, the units are dimensionally checked. Each of the dimensions given on
the Works Order are checked to confirm compliance with the order requirements within the
tolerances given of ± 1.5mm of the work size. In addition, the diagonals are also
measured to confirm that the unit is square. There is an allowable tolerance of 4mm
difference between these dimensions.
The operative who carried out the specific Quality Critical operation will initial the Works
Order as required.
Where a critical dimension exceeds the tolerance, the unit will be scrapped and broken up
and a new unit made up immediately. Details of the nonconformity will be entered onto the
back of the relevant Works Order, which will be dated and signed by the person carrying
out the check. The Works Order/cutting list will be retained in the office for a minimum of
six months or until the next Management Review meeting (see QM 11.2).
On completion of a unit, it is inspected to ensure that the profile is clean and free from
damage, that all hinges, locks and stays operate correctly in all positions and that the sash
overlaps are as detailed in the profile supplier’s Technical Manual.
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Where non -conformity is found, a Non -Conformity Report Form 001 will be made out,
giving details of the non -conformity. The person responsible for the area being audited,
having discussed and agreed the nonconformity, signs the Non -Conformity Report. The
Management Representative or the person responsible for the area in qu estion retains the
original of the NCR and the auditor retains a copy.
The steps necessary to correct the non -conformity are determined and then entered onto
the original of the NCR with a date given for the completion of these actions. The
Managing Director then signs this. Where required, any measures to prevent a recurrence
of the nonconformity are established and detailed on the form. This is also approved and
signed by the Managing Director.
If a non -conformity is not considered serious, e.g. one which would not affect product or
service quality, an observation will be made in the audit report with a recommendation for
action to be taken. If the non -conformity is found at a later audit, an official Non
Conformity Report may be issued.
The Director or Nominee ensures that the responses to the NCR are correct and workable
and that they have been implemented satisfactorily. The completed original forms are
then returned to the auditor, who, if satisfied, closes them out. He retains a copy for futur e
use, e.g. for a follow up check at the next schedule audit or, when the non -conformity was
of a serious nature, for an early check to verify the effectiveness of the corrective action,
and returns the originals to the Management Representative.
On completion of the audit, the auditor submits a signed and dated audit report with a
summary of the NCR’s raised and the observations detailed, to the Directors for approval
and action.
The internal quality audit report will be discussed at the next Management Review (see
QM 11.2).
Someone independent of the area being audited carries out the internal audits. Where
necessary, an outside source can be used.
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Once a year, the Managing Director, Management Repres entative and Director review the
Company’s quality management system to ensure that it is still effective in satisfying the
Company’s stated quality policy and objectives, and in addition, identifying where these
could be improved.
At the meeting, the rep orts from the Internal Quality Audits, Customer Complaints or
commendations, production process reports and product conformity testing results and
non-conformity reports raised since the last Management Review are all examined to see
if there are any indic ations that there is a problem in the system. This can be shown by
type or number of non-conformities.
In addition, the meeting will investigate any changes that could affect the quality
management system and any recommendations for its improvement.
A written record is taken of the meeting showing action responsibilities and the completion
date for those actions.
Also recorded in these minutes will be details of how and where improvements in the
effectiveness of the quality management system can be made and where product and/or
product performance can be improved to meet customer requirements.
11.3.1 Introduction
This procedure has been devel oped to ensure that the products, service and quality
management system are monitored, measured and analysed to show that they conform to
requirements and that they are continually improved where practicable.
The use of statistical techniques is limited t o counting and recording the number of non -
conformities and customer complaints and the analysis of Works Order sheets to verify
product availability for delivery.
11.3.2 Responsibility
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All correspondence from a customer relating to the performance of the Company or to the
Company’s products, including complaints, will be discussed and analysed during each
Management Review. In addition, any information regarding quotations that have not
resulted in firm orders being placed will also be examined and, if possible, the reason for
the lost order will be established, the potential customer being approached for a reason if
this is considered appropriate.
The Works Order sheets with details of non -conforming products will be examined and
analysed during each Management Review to determine whether or not there is a trend in
the cause of the non-conformities. Where a trend is establishe d, practical and practicable
cost effective preventive actions will be examined and implemented at the earliest
opportunity.
11.4 Improvement
The Company is striving to improve the quality of the products and service supplied to its
customers.
This may involve the obtaining of larger, more suitable p remises. This is a long term
project.
Where the analysis of date indicates where improvements in the quality management
system could/should be introduced, these will be determined and actioned at the earliest
opportunity.
The majority of the Company’s products are supplied for local companies who place
regular but relatively small orders at any one time. The continued placing of these orders
is a major indication of the customer’s ongoing sat isfaction with the quality of the
Company’s products and service.
Letters of satisfaction and the Work sheets from both domestic and trade customers are
held on file. They, together with any other information, will be used as a means of
assessing custome r satisfaction during a Management Review meeting (see QM 3.3.5)
and may also be used as marketing/promotional material.
The Managing Director shall ensure that the customer’s requirements are correctly and
fully determined when an order is received, contacting the customer for clari fication where
necessary and that the finished products meet both these requirements and all relevant
legal and regulatory requirements.
QM 7 APPENDIX
Introduction
This appendix lists the records and documents relative to the quality management system
that are used by the Company.
All Forms are as per ‘Forms Manual – Controlled Document 004’ and are recorded either
in the computer (Computer Generated Forms) or filed as per the manufacturer manuals
system see ‘Scope of Manual’.
Master copies of the above documents are held on computer by the Director.
The attached ‘Work Station Descriptions’ to be laminated and adhered to position close to
relevant ‘Work Station’.
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FACTORY
PRODUCTION
CONTROL (FPC)
Workstation Descriptions
Work Station Descriptions
Goods Inwards
Check for the following, if any errors occur, complete ‘Non Conformity Form 001’ and
report to Factory Manager or Director.
Inspection
• Glass
o Dimensions.
o Qty.
o Visual appearance – Scratches, Sealant, Georgian Bar Alignment.
• Profile
o Batch Numbers – Visual appearance of packaging and quantity.
• Hardware
o Qtys
o Standards,
o Description
Check Delivery Book at 4pm each day and Report any outstanding
Purchase Orders to author of Order immediately.
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Profile Saw
Check for the following, if any errors occur, complete ‘Non Conformity Form 001’ and
report to Supervisor.
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Inspection
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Wall charts
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Inspection
o Transom to Frame.
o Transom to Transom.
o Burrs.
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Drainage
Wall charts
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Inspection
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Wall charts
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Inspection
Condition of Profile.
Gasket Stock Level.
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Crimper Bench
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Inspect
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Wall charts
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Inspect
• Cutting List.
• Drainage Holes.
• Routing Slots.
• Burrs.
• Stock Levels for Screws etc
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Wall charts
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Inspection
Check Sash Alignment through Mitres. Sash operation should be clear with no fouling
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Inspection
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Charts
Inspection
As Above
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Wall charts
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Inspection
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Wall charts
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Inspect
Profile Condition
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Wall charts
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Inspection
Date: 01/02/10
Work Station Descriptions
Wall charts
Fabrication Manual
• With Bench 1
Date: 01/02/10
FACTORY
PRODUCTION
CONTROL (FPC)
Form Templates
Job Number:
PRODUCT OR PROCEDURE
NCR Ref No :
NON-CONFORMITY REPORT
Non Conformance
Person Receiving
Complaint
Delivery/Collection
Date
Number of Units
Subject to Complaint
Telephone Job Number
Customer
Contact
Nature of Complaint
Authorised by
Action Taken
Performed by Date
Signed off by
Supplier Name:
Address:
Post Code:
Telephone: Fax:
E-mail Address:
Contact Name:
Products Supplied:
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Ratings:
Literature Available
YES/NO
Signed:
Dated:
Customer
Name
Address
Post Code
Contact Name
Title
Contact
Visit Telephone Fax/Post
Comments
Management Rep
New Enquires
Service
Quotation
Order Input
Order Check
Office Admin/Fensa
Sales - Domestic
Office
Sales - Trade
Sales -Commercial
Profile Purchasing
Glass Purchasing
Hardware Purchasing
Roof Purchasing
Accounts
Other - Purchasing
Goods Inwards
Dispatch
Aluminium Fabrication
If any checks fail, raise Non Conformity Form 001 immediately and inform Factory Manager
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