Quality and Operational Auditing
Master Quality Manager
Overview:
Introduction:
This training program is designed to equip professionals with the advanced tools and methodologies necessary to lead and manage quality systems effectively. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of quality management principles and their strategic implementation in organizations.
Program Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
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Analyze and improve organizational quality management systems.
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Develop strategies for continuous quality improvement.
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Implement effective quality audits and risk assessments.
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Foster a culture of quality across departments.
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Apply global quality standards and frameworks to achieve excellence.
Targeted Audience:
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Quality managers.
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Supervisors.
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Professionals involved in quality assurance.
Program Outlines:
Unit 1:
Foundations of Quality Management:
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History and evolution of quality management.
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Key concepts: TQM, Six Sigma, Lean.
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The role of a Master Quality Manager.
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Quality management frameworks: ISO 9001 and beyond.
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Importance of stakeholder engagement in quality.
Unit 2:
Strategic Quality Planning:
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Linking quality to organizational strategy.
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Tools for strategic planning: SWOT, Balanced Scorecard.
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Setting quality objectives and performance indicators.
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Resource planning for quality initiatives.
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Managing change and resistance in quality improvements.
Unit 3:
Quality Audits and Risk Management:
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Principles of quality auditing.
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Conducting internal and external audits.
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Risk-based thinking in quality management.
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Developing corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA).
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Tools for identifying and mitigating risks (e.g., FMEA, Risk Matrix).
Unit 4:
Continuous Improvement Techniques:
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Concepts of Kaizen and PDCA cycle.
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Advanced tools: SPC, control charts, and root cause analysis.
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Measuring customer satisfaction and feedback mechanisms.
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Enhancing supplier quality management.
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Benchmarking and lessons from global best practices.
Unit 5:
Leadership in Quality Management:
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How to develop a quality-focused leadership style.
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Tecgniques for Bbuilding and leading effective quality teams.
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Communication skills for promoting quality culture.
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Ethics and integrity in quality management.
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Future trends in quality management and digital transformation.