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Index:
0.1 Preface .................................................................................................................................. 5
0.2 Process-oriented approach ................................................................................................... 5
0.3 Relation to ISO 9004 ............................................................................................................. 6
0.4 Compatibility with other management systems ..................................................................... 6
1 Application area ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Purpose and scope................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Introduction and application .................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Structure of the Quality Manual ............................................................................................. 7
1.4 Distribution of the Quality Manual ......................................................................................... 8
1.5 Regulations of the revision service ........................................................................................ 8
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................... 8
3 Organisation and responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Company's profile .................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Organisational structure ........................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Company philosophy ........................................................................................................... 10
4 Quality management system .......................................................................................................... 10
4.1 General requirements............................................................................................................... 10
4.1.1 Objectives of the QM system ....................................................................................... 10
4.1.2 Scope of the QM system .............................................................................................. 11
4.2 Documentation requirements .............................................................................................. 11
4.2.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.2 Quality Manual ............................................................................................................. 12
4.2.2.1 Process description (PB) / process instructions (VA) ................................ 12
4.2.2.2 Work instructions (AA) ............................................................................... 12
4.2.2.3 Documents of proof ................................................................................... 13
4.2.3 Document control ......................................................................................................... 13
4.2.3.1 Objective of the documentation ................................................................. 13
4.2.3.2 Scope......................................................................................................... 13
4.2.3.3 Definitions .................................................................................................. 13
4.2.4 Control of records ......................................................................................................... 14
4.2.4.1 Preparation, release, introduction, maintenance ....................................... 14
4.2.4.2 Documentation control ............................................................................... 14
4.2.4.2.1 Classification system .............................................................................. 14
4.2.4.2.2 Availability of documents ........................................................................ 15
Introduction
0.1 Preface
The products and services of our company increasingly contribute to successful business operations
of our customers. At the same time, the requirements of our customers concerning the quality of our
portfolio become more and more stringent.
The quality level of our products and services is amongst others influenced by our competitors in the
market.
These framework conditions present a continuous challenge to us, SPECK PUMPEN Walter Speck
GmbH & Co. KG, SPECK PUMPEN Systemtechnik GmbH and SPECK PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik
GmbH, to consistently match the quality of our products to the demands of our customers.
Based on the aforementioned principle, this Quality Manual (QM) describes the quality management
system (QM system) of SPECK PUMPEN Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG, SPECK PUMPEN
Systemtechnik GmbH and SPECK PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik GmbH according to DIN EN ISO
9001:2008 and is binding upon all employees.
All employees are assigned with the implementation of this Quality Manual in order to meet our quality
policy and achieve our quality targets by:
observing the documentation of this quality management system and meeting the standards
contained therein
actively contributing to a continuous advancement of this documentation.
Satis-
Resource Measurement, analysis faction
management and improvement
Require-
ments Input Product Product Result
realisation
1 Application area
The Quality Manual has another important task. It provides the employees of our company with a
getting-started guide to inter- and intradivisional procedures. Our employees are enabled to transfer
the requirements of the standard to their own individual work processes and meet them accordingly.
Above all, we consider the application of quality management principles in everyday processes as a
basic prerequisite for the effectiveness of such a system.
"It is a primary duty of every employee to implement the QMS documentation applicable to his/her
area of operation".
Within the scope of introductory courses, all employees have been made familiar with the quality
documentation, ensuring a permanent implementation of our quality guidelines in all divisions of
SPECK PUMPEN Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG, SPECK PUMPEN Systemtechnik GmbH and
SPECK PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik GmbH. Every employee has access to our corporate quality
documentation as copies thereof are stored in all divisions.
2 Normative references
DIN EN ISO 9000:2008
DIN EN ISO 9001:2008
DIN EN ISO 9004:2008
CE
ISO 19011 audit standards
DIN EN 13980:2002
It became the parent company of all other companies named SPECK including
SPECK - Kolbenpumpenfabrik,
SPECK - Pumpenverkaufsgesellschaft and
SPECK - PUMPENFABRIK Walter Speck KG in 91154 Roth,
SPECK PUMPEN Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG was rebranded in August 1998. In January 2003,
SPECK PUMPEN Systemtechnik GmbH was founded.
All companies carrying the name of SPECK are legally independent, although they have entered an
agreement to produce different pumps and pump types.
SPECK PUMPEN Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG has specialised in liquid pumps. SPECK
PUMPEN Systemtechnik GmbH produces magnetically coupled pumps and SPECK PUMPEN
Vakuumtechnik GmbH vacuum pumps. The companies mainly produce pumps for technical
requirements, which are sold to industrial customers from the chemical, food, medical and
pharmaceutical sector.
As of November 2015
Executive Board
Mr Krger, Mrs Krger-Steindorf,
Air cargo security Export Control Energy Manager IT Repairs Occupational Safety
manager Ms Beringer Mr Vogel Dipl.-Kfm. Hahn, MBA Mr Peter Mr Knoblich (TV)
Mr Wiedmann
Ms Beringer Subordinated divisions
Electrical Service
Facility management
ATEX Certification
Manager Mr Stark, Mr.
Wiedmann, Mr. Emmerich
Subordinated divisions Subordinated divisions Subordinated divisions Subordinated divisions Subordinated divisions
Secretary Material Planning own Material Planning Purchased Incoming Goods Store Development
Sales Finished Products Parts Mechanic Processing Construction
Service Master Data Maintenance Auditing Internal Transport Laboratory
Shipping / Exports Preliminary Costing Imports Assembly Technical Documentation
Head Office Production Planning and Strategic Purchasing Paint Shop / Shipping
Control
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 00
The procedure regulating the preparation, verification, release and control of the available quality
documents is described in the following section of this manual.
Quality Manual
The company
Work instructions
for individual employees
Documents of proof
reviewable documents proving that our specifications
comply with our activities
delivery note, invoice, maintenance check, quality check, orders etc.
The partially interdivisional process descriptions (PB) / process instructions (VA) include instructions
and flow charts of process-oriented, critical, i.e. quality-related activities within the value-added chain
of SPECK-PUMPEN Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG, SPECK PUMPEN Systemtechnik GmbH and
SPECK PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik GmbH.
identified beforehand within the scope of a comprehensive survey including all business
divisions,
verified and approved in cooperation with the respective divisions and employees of
SPECK-PUMPEN Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG, SPECK PUMPEN Systemtechnik
GmbH and SPECK PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik GmbH during workshops (group talks).
Special importance has been attached to the identification, review and observance of the internal
customer-supplier relationships. The appointment of process owners accounts for the requirements
concerning internal coordination and moderation resulting thereof. This procedure, which involves all
company levels, presents the basis for implementing the aforementioned quality targets of our
corporate quality management system.
The work instructions (AA) are detailed workplace-related descriptions of individual activities. The
main task of work instructions is to further detail the steps specified in the process descriptions. They
contain all information required for implementing these steps, i.e. also organisational and technical
know-how of the company. In conjunction with the form sheets, the work instructions are the tools of
our employees.
Quality is proven during and after completion of the required measures by evaluating / monitoring the
work activities and certifying the quality status in writing.
The quality assessments are performed by competent employees who were directly assigned with the
completion of the tasks. These quality records which are prepared within the scope of "self-monitoring"
are used as quality certificates. Further documents of proof may be delivery notes, invoices,
maintenance checks, quality assessments, orders, etc.
The regulations on the control of quality documents stipulated by SPECK-PUMPEN Walter Speck
GmbH & Co. KG, SPECK PUMPEN Systemtechnik GmbH and SPECK PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik
GmbH guarantee the effectiveness of the quality management system. Properly controlled quality
documents are instructions concerning compliance with customer requirements and instruments for
monitoring and advancing the quality management system.
4.2.3.2 Scope
The regulations governing preparation, release, introduction and maintenance of quality documents
(document concept) as well as the availability and modification (document control) apply to all
divisions of SPECK-PUMPEN Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG, SPECK PUMPEN Systemtechnik
GmbH and SPECK PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik GmbH.
4.2.3.3 Definitions
The Quality Manager is exclusively responsible for the monitoring of the document control.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
VA 01
VA 08
VA 11
VA 15
Quality documents are prepared, issued and distributed to the respective employees by the individual
divisions in cooperation with the Quality Manager and/or Explosion Protection Officer.
The preparation of documents lies in the area of responsibility of all employees. Reviews are
performed by the process owner, who is supported by the Quality Manager. The same applies to the
instruction of the division staff concerning introduction, observance and advancement/maintenance of
the documents. If documents require update, the Quality Manager initiates the revision process and
releases the quality document.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
VA 02
VA 13
All documents of the quality management system have an ID number (document number) and a
document name. The numbers of the diverse quality documents are structured as follows:
Quality documents which are not subject to this classification system are:
The availability of quality documents is ensured by a demand-based distribution list. The heads of the
divisions are responsible for availability of the documents in their respective divisions. The Quality
Manager does not hand out the Quality Manual and process descriptions physically. The documents
are available via the Intranet of SPECK-PUMPEN Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG, SPECK PUMPEN
Systemtechnik GmbH and SPECK PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik GmbH. It lies in the area of
responsibility of the heads of the divisions to forward quality-related information and, if required, print-
out the quality documents for the individual divisions. This also applies to the update of outdated
documents.
All other documents (form sheets, work instructions, quality records, etc.) are issued by the Quality
Manager.
Quality documents exempt from this classification system are distributed by the corresponding editor
or creator.
Revisions within the scope of maintenance and advancement of quality documents are the
responsibility of all employees. Revised documents have to be examined by those bodies which have
already reviewed the first issue unless a different body is assigned with this task. The Quality Manager
has to release both new and revised documents.
The Quality Manager guarantees that all steps of the revision process are completed and is
responsible for the exchange and issuance of the revised documents.
5 Management responsibility
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 05
observations at trainings, trade fairs and sales events. Long-term customer satisfaction and, hence,
customer retention are the objectives of such measures.
Quality is not a matter or hierarchy. Everyone is involved in the quality process - at his/her
level and workplace. No one can be exempted from this responsibility.
Wolfgang Krueger
Managing director
SPECK PUMPEN Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG and
Speck PUMPEN Systemtechnik GmbH
SPECK PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik GmbH
Version: 25.06.2003
5.4 Planning
5.4.1 Quality targets
Quality planning of products and services in operational business of SPECK-PUMPEN Walter Speck
GmbH & Co. KG, SPECK PUMPEN Systemtechnik GmbH and SPECK PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik
GmbH is focused on the determined quality targets and accounts for the relevant standards,
regulations and guidelines as well as for customer demands derived from requests.
The specification of tasks and competences for quality planning lies in the area of responsibility of the
executive management.
Customer satisfaction
SPECK PUMPEN Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG, SPECK PUMPEN Systemtechnik GmbH and
SPECK PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik GmbH would like to convince through top service quality and thus
contribute to the economic success of their customers. Therefore, the primary quality target of
SPECKPUMPEN is to identify the individual needs of customers and develop a solution which
considers the existing framework conditions,
is state-of-the-art in terms of technology,
meets economic and legal constraints
to ensure customer satisfaction in the long run. Long-term support with a comprehensive range of
technical and customer services are included in all our solutions.
Personnel skills
To help our employees develop excellent skills and motivate them to demonstrate maximum
commitment, to enable them to perform theirs tasks in their own responsibility and in compliance with
the defined targets, SPECKPUMPEN offers
the required means for technical as well as personal training and further education,
important leeway and
the required organisational and material support within the team.
All employees of SPECKPUMPEN are involved in the continuous quality improvement process.
Economic stability
The accomplishment of the aforementioned quality targets results in continuously increasing
effectiveness and consequently in economic profitability. This operational strength is vital for the
continued existence of our company and thus for
preserving our jobs,
assuring system support at our customers in the long run and
further increasing quality and competence of SPECKPUMPEN.
To meet these quality targets, SPECKPUMPEN has established a quality management system
according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008.
Wolfgang Krueger
26.06.2003
Managing director
Speck Pumpen Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG
Speck PUMPEN Systemtechnik GmbH
Speck PUMPEN Vakuumtechnik GmbH
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0541
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0542
development of a purposeful system for the control of all products provided by the customer in
cooperation with the responsible divisions
review of the system for compliance with relevant standards according to
DIN EN ISO 9001:2008
maintenance of the system
implementation of CIP ("continuous improvement process")
continuous system review for changing requirements in cooperation with the responsible
divisions
update, maintenance and distribution of all documents referring to quality management
preparation and maintenance of an overview of all corporate documents
issuance, maintenance and distribution of process instructions
distribution of new and updated documents in his area of responsibility,
removal of invalid documents from his division,
quality: issuing of approvals / waivers
The results of the QMS review are documented in the records of the executive management and the
agreed measures for the advancement of the quality management system in accordance with the
continuous improvement approach are regularly edited by the Quality Manager. They are then
forwarded in an adequate manner to the respective divisions for further processing and
communication to the employees.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0563
6 Resource management
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
VA 07 PB 0563
PB 062
6.3 Infrastructure
The executive management has established a corporate infrastructure, which supports and ensures
the production and supply of zero-defect products.
Workplaces and connected facilities have been developed in accordance with economic and quality
requirements in terms of allocation and design.
This also applies to the hardware and software equipment, preventive maintenance and other
supportive services. The required facilities have been provided and are subject to regular inspections
by the trade association or internal maintenance.
7 Product realisation
7.1 Planning of product realisation
To guarantee flawless order processing and supply, the tender preparation and order acceptance are
subject to the following guidelines:
The customer is comprehensively informed on the areas of application, cost-efficient realisation of
highly advanced technical equipment, limits of performance.
The requirements stipulated in the contract are checked in terms of compliance with:
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 072
PB 072_1
PB 072_2
PB 072_3
PB 072_4
PB 072_5
PB 072_6
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 073
VA 09
PB 073_1
VA 10
PB 073_2
VA 14
PB 073_3
Results and measures are documented in a design and development report or test certificate.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0554
PB 0737
7.4 Purchasing
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 074
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 074_1
PB 074_3
PB 074_4
PB 074_5
PB 074_6
PB 074_7
Clear-cut instructions in the form of work instructions, inspection plans and accompanying documents
have been defined for the individual assembly areas. Appropriate workplaces featuring an elaborate
design ensure that all works are performed according to our quality standards.
Quality control is guaranteed through incoming goods and continuous intermediary inspection and the
respective documentation.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0751
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0752
The inspection status of the products is recorded in the road maps and clearly identifiable at any time.
This guarantees that only tested products meeting all requirements are further processed or supplied
to the customer.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
QM according to DIN EN ISO 9001: 2008
Revision S
VA 16 PB 0753
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0754_1
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
VA 12 PB 0755
PB 0755_1
PB 0755_2
PB 0755_3
The ECCE ensures observance of export regulations throughout the company. The ECCE verifies
compliance of exports with customs rules and foreign trade legislation in day-to-day business and
organises the implementation of respective measures. The ECCE is the contact person for authorities
(customs, export customs office and customs office of exit, Federal Office of Economics and Export
Control, ministries) and service providers (e.g. forwarding agents). Export control at SPECK PUMPEN
is handled by the persons responsible for exports (Head of Sales) and export controls and the
technical evaluation team (Head of Engineering)
Export manager
Ms Maria Beringer
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 076
PB 076_1
PB 076_2
PB 076_3
8.1 General
The executive management specified in cooperation with the heads of the individual divisions methods
and equipment for planning, analysis and improvement.
Customer complaints are handled quickly within the scope of a special complaint procedure. Fast
provision of support to the customer takes priority.
A process flow chart represents all responsibilities in a way which ensures that all product complaints
and repairs are accurately recorded and processed.
Quality Assurance evaluates damage reports and customer complaints in cooperation with Service in
accordance with the CIP. The Quality Manager is responsible for the implementation of improvement
measures and their monitoring for effectiveness.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 072_6
Customer satisfaction is determined in regular intervals. For this purpose, supplier ratings, turnover
developments, complaint statistics and personal customer visits are analysed.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 072_5
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
VA 03
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0823
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0824
The characteristics to be tested are listed on the product-accompanying drawings or road maps. If
required, the testing equipment to be used as well as the scope of measuring is specified in the work
instructions. If the customer requests special features and characteristics as proof, these are already
considered at the time of order acceptance.
Every consignment is checked for completeness, timeliness, damage, identification and appropriate
packaging. The same applies to the shipping documents.
The inspection results are documented in the shipping documents. Incoming goods inspections for Ex
products are separately inspected by the Explosion Protection Officer / deputy.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0824_1
PB 0824_5
All relevant dimensions are checked at scheduled intervals during the entire production process. The
measurements are carried out as a means of self-monitoring (operator self-check) by qualified
personnel.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0824_2
A product is considered finished as soon as it meets all defined and required specifications. If
requested, all necessary tests are documented. The product is ready for shipment as soon as it has
been marked with a pump number. All pumps are subject to a comprehensive final inspection.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
PB 0824_3
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
VA 04 PB 083
PB 083_1
PB 083_2
PB 083_3
PB 083_4
8.5 Improvement
8.5.1 Continuous improvement
The "continuous improvement process" (CIP) is integrated in the processes of the company. Analyses
of (statistical) evaluations and the implementation of measures resulting thereof guarantee continuous
process optimisation.
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
VA 05 PB 0541
Utilisation of FMEAs for new product designs (if requested by the customer or considered
necessary)
experience gained from corrective action
experience gained from previous projects and developments
drafting of contracts concerning schedule and product requirements of parts from suppliers
clarification of production and inspection process
internal audits for process evaluation
training measures
preventive maintenance of machine and other production means
Applicable documents:
Process instructions Process description
VA 06 PB 0542