A certified lead auditor reveals the five questions she asks to determine whether a manufacturer's QMS is real — or staged for inspection. Onega has been on both sides of the table, and she knows exactly where to look. ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 — The binders aren't what we're looking at 0:44 — #5: Trace one real order end to end 1:04 — #4: If you need to ask "Mike", you have a problem 1:47 — #3: Track your measuring tools 2:56 — #2: The personal toolbox trap 3:29 — #1: Is this the company's QMS — or just yours? 4:56 — Bonus: The 5-10 minute test 5:50 — Would your shop be ready? 🔗 QMS2GO → https://qms2go.com #ISO9001 #QualityManagement #Manufacturing #ISOAudit #QMS Tags (~440 characters) 69 iso 9001 audit , 70 iso 9001 audit preparation , ISO 9001 auditor questions, ISO 9001 small manufacturer, quality management system audit, ISO 9001 traceability, nonconforming product control, ISO 9001 internal audit, manufacturing quality, ISO audit tips, QMS audit ready, small shop ISO 9001, quality manager ISO, ISO 9001 certification Pinned Comment Which number makes your team the most nervous — 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1? Drop it below 👇 And if you want help keeping your evidence connected and audit-ready without drowning in spreadsheets, check out QMS2GO → https://qms2go.com
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A certified lead auditor reveals the five questions she asks to determine whether a manufacturer's QMS is real — or staged for inspection. Onega has been on both sides of the table, and she knows exactly where to look. ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 — The binders aren't what we're looking at 0:44 — #5: Trace one real order end to end 1:04 — #4: If you need to ask "Mike", you have a problem 1:47 — #3: Track your measuring tools 2:56 — #2: The personal toolbox trap 3:29 — #1: Is this the company's QMS — or just yours? 4:56 — Bonus: The 5-10 minute test 5:50 — Would your shop be ready? 🔗 QMS2GO → https://qms2go.com #ISO9001 #QualityManagement #Manufacturing #ISOAudit #QMS Tags (~440 characters) 69 iso 9001 audit , 70 iso 9001 audit preparation , ISO 9001 auditor questions, ISO 9001 small manufacturer, quality management system audit, ISO 9001 traceability, nonconforming product control, ISO 9001 internal audit, manufacturing quality, ISO audit tips, QMS audit ready, small shop ISO 9001, quality manager ISO, ISO 9001 certification Pinned Comment Which number makes your team the most nervous — 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1? Drop it below 👇 And if you want help keeping your evidence connected and audit-ready without drowning in spreadsheets, check out QMS2GO → https://qms2go.com