Workshop: Applying ISO Changes to Your Quality Management System
Turn Understanding into Action
Understanding the upcoming ISO standard revisions is only the first step. Organizations must also determine how those changes affect their documented processes, Quality Manual, and Quality Management System.
This hands-on workshop moves beyond theory and focuses on practical application. Participants will work through examples and exercises that demonstrate how the Final Draft International Standard may impact existing documentation and management system requirements.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of where updates may be needed within their own organizations and a roadmap for planning the transition.
What You’ll Learn
- How the Final Draft International Standard impacts Quality Manuals
- Required updates to documented information and procedures
- Methods for evaluating gaps within your current QMS
- Strategies for implementing and managing changes
- Documentation best practices for maintaining compliance
- Steps to prepare for future audits and transition requirements
Who Should Attend
- Quality managers, management representatives, document control personnel, internal auditors, and team members responsible for maintaining Quality Management System documentation.
Workshop Outcomes
Participants will leave with practical tools and actionable guidance to begin evaluating and updating their organization’s QMS documentation in preparation for the revised standard.
Why Attend?
Gain hands-on experience interpreting the standard changes and learn how to apply them directly to your organization’s Quality Management System.
About the Trainer
Ken Hayes, Project Manager – Environmental Health & Safety, Quality
Ken Hayes joined Polaris MEP after several decades in RI manufacturing and over a decade of enlisted service in the US Navy. As a Certified Safety Professional, he leads an expanded suite of Environmental Health and Safety solutions.
In industry he has experience in multiple roles including Production Manager; Product Manager; Customer Service Manager; Quality Engineer and Quality Manager; Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer and Manager; Continuous Improvement Manager. He has expertise in data and root cause analysis plus management systems development. Ken’s career has included time with ENNOVI (formerly Interplex) and leading RI Manufacturers Toray Plastics, Ira Green and Teknor Apex.
Ken has a Bachelor of Science degree from Roger Williams University, is a Certified Quality Engineer and QMS Lead Auditor, and served on the leadership team of Rhode Island ASQ for over a decade. Living in Bristol gives him great opportunity to enjoy building, maintaining, and sailing classic plastic and wooden boats.