In the context of quality management, "designation" refers to the assignment or appointment of a person, team, or organization to a specific role or responsibility in the implementation of quality management systems and processes..
Examples of designations in quality management include:
- Quality manager: responsible for overseeing the overall quality management system and ensuring its effective implementation.
- Internal auditor: responsible for conducting internal audits of processes and systems to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
- Quality assurance officer: responsible for verifying that processes and products meet established quality standards.
- Document control coordinator: responsible for maintaining and updating quality-related documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols.
- Training coordinator: responsible for designing and delivering training programs to ensure that personnel are aware of and capable of performing their roles and responsibilities in accordance with quality standards.
- Supplier quality coordinator: responsible for managing the evaluation, selection, and monitoring of suppliers to ensure they meet established quality requirements.