CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN TEMPLATE A Corrective Action Plan is used to investigate and resolve nonconformances (failures to meet a set requirement). It identifies the root cause (the underlying reason an issue occurred) and sets out the steps to fix the problem and stop it from recurring. ISO 9001:2015 requires this process for any organization maintaining a formal quality management system. Corrective action plans are used across quality, production, and supplier management. They apply any time a product or process does not meet a set standard. They cover two things: the steps to contain the problem right away and the deeper work to make sure it does not come back. This template covers everything from logging the initial nonconformance to root cause analysis and final sign-off. 01 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN This template is suitable for: Quality managers and QA coordinators Compliance officers and internal auditors Operations and production supervisors Supplier quality engineers Manufacturers pursuing or maintaining ISO 9001 certification Teams responding to customer complaints or external audit findings Note: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, company policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations. A corrective action plan helps quality teams by : Building a repeatable process for investigating and closing out issues Producing audit-ready records that meet ISO 9001:2015 Clause 10.2 requirements Getting to root causes rather than quick fixes, so problems stay solved Keeping actions visible with clear owners and due dates Creating a log of quality trends that supports continuous improvement over time