QMP 9.2 Internal Auditing

1.0            Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to define a methodology for conducting in-plant audits to determine compliance and continued effectiveness of the quality management system, and present objective evaluation reporting of audit findings.

2.0            Scope

This procedure applies to all quality system documents and the associated records.

3.0            Applicable Documents:

3.1         QMP 7.5 Documented Information 

3.2         Management Review – MOP 1

4.0  Applicable Records

4.1         Internal Audit Schedule – Form 800

4.2         Internal Audit Reports & Process Audit Reports - JDM501

4.3    Corrective Action Request - JDM200

5.0  Responsibility

5.1         Audit Administrator

5.1.1         The Audit Administrator is responsible for administering the audit program, including preparation of the audit schedule, training, scheduling, and independence of Internal or Qualified ExternalAuditors, corrective action(s) to any findings, and follow-up verification audits. 

5.1.2         Audit results are presented at the management review meeting.

5.1.3         The Audit Administrator is responsible for maintaining the internal audit records.

6.0            Application

6.1          The Audit Administrator prepares an annual Internal Audit Schedule (Form 800), including frequency, methods, responsibilities, planning requirements, and reporting, which shall take into consideration the importance of the processes concerned, changes affecting the organization, and the results of previous audits.

6.2          Internal/External Auditor(s) conduct the audit and review the audit results with the department manager/supervisor.

6.3          The Audit Administrator presents any Corrective Action Request to address each finding to the appropriate department manager, who shall take corrective actions without undue delay.

6.4          The Audit Administrator updates the schedule and schedules a follow-up verification audit (if required) to confirm that the corrective action was implemented and effective in solving the problem.

6.5          The Audit Administrator, or designee, ensures results of internal audits are documented on an audit report, and informs management on the status of all audits at the next scheduled Management Review Meeting.

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