The Supplier is required to maintain a ConMet plant contact, who can be readily available to assist in solving problems when needed. A member of the supplier’s management must be assigned to notify ConMet of any changes to their management structure and operational viability in a timely basis. This notification must be in writing to the ConMet sourcing manager. Engineering / ConMet is dedicated to the manufacture of the highest quality products. In order for this Technical objective to be achieved, all suppliers should offer engineering and technical support to Support ConMet when said support is requested. The supplier is responsible for ensuring that competent associates are available to satisfy ConMet and their customer requirements. The supplier must have a transition plan for all Human Resource key associates and an effective cross-training program in place for production associates. Management Supplier Management System Requirements Our direct material suppliers shall demonstrate conformity to ISO 9001 by maintaining a Quality Management System third-party certification issued by a certification body bearing the accreditation mark of a recognized IAF MLA member, (International Accreditation Forum Multilateral “IAF” Recognition Arrangements and where the accreditation body’s main scope “MLA”) includes management system certification to ISO/IEC 17021. Suppliers are however encouraged to implement an IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management System. Non-certified suppliers dictated by the OEM’s or current suppliers not currently certified are exempt from certification requirements. The suppliers are responsible for sending copies of quality certification to the Certification Updating ConMet Supplier Quality Manager within 2 weeks of receipt. Note: Loss of certification Requirements for any reason requires immediate notification to the ConMet Corporate Supplier Quality Manager and Sourcing Manager. Suppliers Quality System shall be formally documented, implemented and maintained to ensure that supplier’s products conform to the purchase orders, specifications, Quality Manual engineering or material specifications and/or contract requirements. The quality system Requirements shall be defined and documented in the supplier’s own Quality Manual. This manual shall be made available to ConMet for review upon request. Supplier Risk Mitigation Supplier Risk Mitigation The supplier shall: identify and evaluate internal and external risks to all manufacturing processes, • infrastructure and equipment essential to maintain production output and to ensure that ConMet’s requirements are met; Contingency Plan
The Supplier is required to maintain a ConMet plant contact, who can be readily available to assist in solving problems when needed. A member of the supplier’s management must be assigned to notify ConMet of any changes to their management structure and operational viability in a timely basis. This notification must be in writing to the ConMet sourcing manager. Engineering / Technical Support Human Resource Management ConMet is dedicated to the manufacture of the highest quality products. In order for this objective to be achieved, all suppliers should offer engineering and technical support to ConMet when said support is requested. The supplier is responsible for ensuring that competent associates are available to satisfy ConMet and their customer requirements. The supplier must have a transition plan for all key associates and an effective cross-training program in place for production associates. Supplier Management System Requirements Quality Management System Certification Updating Requirements Quality Manual Requirements Our direct material suppliers shall demonstrate conformity to ISO 9001 by maintaining a third-party certification issued by a certification body bearing the accreditation mark of a recognized IAF MLA member, (International Accreditation Forum “IAF” Multilateral Recognition Arrangements “MLA”) and where the accreditation body’s main scope includes management system certification to ISO/IEC 17021. Suppliers are however encouraged to implement an IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management System. Non-certified suppliers dictated by the OEM’s or current suppliers not currently certified are exempt from certification requirements. The suppliers are responsible for sending copies of quality certification to the ConMet Supplier Quality Manager within 2 weeks of receipt. Note: Loss of certification for any reason requires immediate notification to the ConMet Corporate Supplier Quality Manager and Sourcing Manager. Suppliers Quality System shall be formally documented, implemented and maintained to ensure that supplier’s products conform to the purchase orders, specifications, engineering or material specifications and/or contract requirements. The quality system shall be defined and documented in the supplier’s own Quality Manual. This manual shall be made available to ConMet for review upon request. Supplier Risk Mitigation Supplier Risk Mitigation Contingency Plan The supplier shall: • identify and evaluate internal and external risks to all manufacturing processes, infrastructure and equipment essential to maintain production output and to ensure that ConMet’s requirements are met;
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