Supplier to KJL Fasteners shall provide the following additional information as needed or when requested.
- When the Supplier wants to change the product, process, procedures, equipment or specifications, it must acquire KJL Fasteners’ approval before changing product design, content, specifications, process requirements, technical data or requirements.
- When required, Suppliers shall provide evidence of qualification of personnel when requested by KJL Fasteners.
- Suppliers and Sub-Suppliers to KJL Fasteners shall maintain a quality management system compliant to a minimum of ISO 9001 unless waivered in writing in advance by KJL Fasteners management.
- The Supplier shall provide the identification, and revision status of specifications, drawings, process requirements, inspection/verification instructions and other relevant technical data when requested by KJL Fasteners.
- The Supplier shall notify KJL Fasteners., Inc, of nonconforming product when found in its facility (ies) or if found at another customer from the same lot number.
- Notify KJL Fasteners., Inc, of nonconforming product and how to dispose of the product at KJL Fasteners facilities (return, scrap, rework with payment).
- Suppliers shall notify KJL Fasteners, of changes in product and or process, changes of the Supplier’s raw material suppliers, changes of manufacturing facility location(s), and obtain KJL Fasteners, approval in writing when wanting to implement the change.
- Supplier shall notify KJL Fasteners, and appropriate regulatory authorities should they find counterfeit materials or product that were intended to be or were delivered.
- When informed by KJL Fasteners, the Supplier shall deliver technical test specifications, records, verification records, number of products reviewed, and any audit or investigation reports when product compliance testing records must be retained.
- KJL Fasteners, its Customer(s) and regulatory authorities retain the right to access all applicable Supplier organization’s manufacturing areas and their suppliers and be given the authority to review product validation or quality records with 24-hour notice.
- The Supplier is to flow down to their supply chain the applicable KJL Fasteners requirements including final customer requirements.
- When KJL Fasteners issues a Corrective Action Request (CAR) to a Supplier, the CAR is to be responded to within (30) days. Failure of the Supplier to submit a valid CAR within (30) days to KJL Fasteners, will allow us to withhold payment until the CAR properly addresses the issue and is returned to KJL Fasteners.
- Supplier will ensure persons working on KJL Fasteners products/materials are aware of:
- Their contribution to product conformity,
- Their contribution to product safety, and
- The importance of ethical behavior.
- Conflict Minerals Policy
KJL Fasteners strives to be a good corporate citizen. We are committed to ensuring the health, safety and protection of people who come into contact with our products and business, and we require high social, environmental and human rights standards among our suppliers. Managing our obligations in relation to Conflict Minerals is a part of our corporate responsibility.
KJL Fasteners is proactively supporting development and governance of conflicting minerals. Our commitment includes the following:
KJL Fasteners is working towards ensuring that our products do not contain Conflict Minerals that have been sourced from mines that support or fund conflict within the Democratic Republic of Congo or adjoining countries. We are committed to:
- identifying which KJL Fasteners products are impacted and targeting our efforts accordingly
- not buying products and materials containing Conflict Minerals directly from Conflict Mines
- asking our suppliers to work towards ensuring that any Conflict Minerals contained in the products and materials supplied to KJL Fasteners originate from Conflict Free sources
- contributing to conflict-free trade by encouraging our suppliers not to discriminate against legitimate sources of Conflict Minerals
In addition, we are committed to engaging with our suppliers and customers regarding their disclosure obligations.
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KJL’s Quality Policy is committed to:
- providing high quality aerospace fasteners to Customers,
- delivering product on time,
- continuously improving and
- satisfying the requirements of the AS9100 standard.
We are committed to the quality policy and accomplish this by using our governing principles.
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Customer Focus: The Company shall consider the Customer needs in its everyday operations and decision making and consider the impact on the Customer at all times.
Workplace Excellence: The Company strives to encourage employees to strive for individual excellence in their work and in their association with other people inside and outside of the workplace. We aim to motivate employees by providing leadership, training, proper materials and facilities and a cooperative, safe environment.
Empowerment: The Company managers are responsible for developing organizations and systems that accommodate the goal of achieving Customer satisfaction. Managers are to recognize, and support employees charged with the responsibility of interfacing with Customers. Employees that are authorized to deal with Customers are responsible for carefully listening to Customers and fully understanding their requirements and expectations. These employees shall be as responsive as possible to those needs within the province and spirit of good business practices.
Intelligent Management: Managers are directed to make decisions and guide operations based on facts, data and verifiable evidence whenever possible. Such management techniques eliminate bias and unfounded opinion wherever possible.
