Practice · Multi-standard · United States

ISO certification consulting built on results.

Kaizen ISO Consulting helps clients and organizations achieve and maintain ISO certification. We believe in the principles of Kaizen, continuous improvement that drives real operational value, not just a certificate on the wall. Across our practitioners' combined lead-auditor experience, we have delivered 200+ projects with clients passing certification on the first attempt.

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The practice in numbers

§ 01 · Track record
Across the practice
200
+
Certification projects delivered for clients across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, technology, and more.
Initial certification
100%
first-pass
Clients pass their initial certification audit on the first attempt, across every standard we lead.
Multi-discipline coverage
13
standards
Quality, environmental, safety, energy, info security, aerospace, automotive, and laboratory frameworks under one practice.

What we do

§ 02 · 6 services
§ 01
ISO Certification Consulting
End-to-end guidance through the ISO certification process, from initial planning to successful audit completion. We tailor every engagement to your organization's unique operations.
Initial certification
§ 02
Gap Analysis
Comprehensive assessments that identify exactly where your current systems stand relative to ISO standard requirements, with clear action plans to close every gap.
Scoping · Pre-certification
§ 03
Internal Audits
Rigorous internal audit programs that mirror third-party audit methodology, ensuring your team is fully prepared and your systems are continuously improving.
Annual program
§ 04
Documentation Development
Practical, lean documentation that meets ISO requirements without burying your team in paperwork. Every document is built to be used, not just filed.
QMS build-out
§ 05
Training
Hands-on training for your team on ISO standards, internal auditing techniques, and management system best practices that stick long after we leave.
Workforce enablement
§ 06
Certification Preparation
Final-stage readiness reviews, mock audits, and preparation sessions that ensure your team walks into the certification audit with confidence.
Pre-audit · Stage 2

Standards we specialize in

§ 03 · 13 standards
StandardDisciplineIndustries servedNotes
ISO 9001
Quality Management SystemsQuality · Cross-industryFoundation standard. Most engagements integrate with 14001 / 45001.
AS9100
Aerospace Quality ManagementAerospace · Aerospace · DefenseTier 1 and Tier 2 component manufacturers.
AS9120
Aerospace DistributorsAerospace · Aerospace distributionPass-through inspection, traceability, FOD.
IATF 16949
Automotive Quality ManagementAutomotive · Automotive Tier 1/2Production environments with OEM-mandated requirements.
ISO 14001
Environmental ManagementEnvironmental · Cross-industryEMS rollouts integrated with QMS programs.
ISO 45001
Occupational Health and SafetySafety · High-hazard manufacturingOHS management replacing OHSAS 18001.
ISO 50001
Energy ManagementEnergy · Industrial · UtilitiesContinuous improvement of energy performance.
ISO 46001
Water Efficiency ManagementEnvironmental · Process manufacturingWater-use efficiency and stewardship.
ISO 27001
Information Security ManagementInfoSec · Controlled-data manufacturersISMS for manufacturers handling CUI.
ISO 17025
Testing & Calibration LaboratoriesLaboratory · Cal labs · Test labsCompetence requirements for testing bodies.
ISO 13485
Medical DevicesMedical · Med-device manufacturersRegulatory quality systems for med-device.
CMMI
Capability Maturity Model IntegrationProcess maturity · Software · EngineeringProcess-maturity benchmarking and improvement.
NIST/CMMC
Cybersecurity Maturity ModelCybersecurity · DIB · Defense suppliersDFARS compliance for defense industrial base.

Why organizations choose us

§ 04 · 4 reasons
§ 04.1 · Practice signature

Certified on the First Attempt

Across 200+ certification projects, clients pass their certification audit the first time. Our systematic, operations-first approach gets you audit-ready and keeps you there.

200+
Projects
100%
First-pass rate
13
Standards
§ 04.2

Practical, Not Template-Based

We build management systems around how your organization actually operates, not generic templates that collect dust. Every deliverable is tailored to your workflows.

§ 04.3

Multi-Standard Expertise

From ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 to ISO 27001, plus AS9100 and IATF 16949, we bring deep expertise across the full spectrum of management system standards.

§ 04.4

Purpose-Built Audit Tools

Our proprietary gap analysis and audit tools give you real-time visibility into your compliance posture, so there are never any surprises.

Testimonials

What our clients say about us

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Larry M Symons

Director of New Operations, Afognak Diversified Services, Inc.

Trenton Steadman (The Legend) is a great communicator and a pleasure to collaborate with on a regular basis. He made the ISO experience easy to understand and was very open to suggestion and to provide expert guidance.
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Sarah Conaway

EHS Coordinator, Lift Technologies, Inc.

I was overwhelmed with the thought of obtaining the ISO 14001 certification on my own and didn't even know where to start. Once I spoke with Trenton at Kaizen Consulting, I immediately felt reassured and that it would be obtainable with his guidance. Trenton is very professional and extremely knowledgeable about the ISO standards. He also has a good grasp on how manufacturing businesses work. T...
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Scott B.

Director, Quality, Risk & Compliance, Energy Storage Solution Manufacturer

Trenton greatly assisted our effort to create and customize a quality framework and implementation that was right sized for our organization and met the ISO standard. He brought a balance of confidence, humility, and detailed knowledge of the ISO requirements. In short order, he demonstrated his possession of quality insights and ability to weave together.
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Andrew W.

Non-Executive Director, Telecommunications & Broadband Service Provider

Trenton's approach to ISO certification is smart, concise and fit for purpose. Trenton, the utmost professional, took the time to not only understand yet also appreciate the nuances of our company and built this into our quality management system. Trenton provided advice that was fit for purpose that did not leave us bogged down in paperwork or redundant meetings each month.
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Justin O.

VP of Operations, Advanced Materials Manufacturer

During our preparation stage Trenton helped align our company goals and desired outcomes to formulate a ISO manual that was both clear and organized for all of our team members to understand and implement. One thing that surprised us was Trenton's ability to quickly and concisely develop the needed requirements into a complete package. He was available throughout the process for any guidance, h...
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Sara S.

Director of Business Development, Critical IT Infrastructure Gov. Contractor

I extend my gratitude to Trenton for his exceptional guidance in helping us achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification on our first attempt. Trenton's expertise, tailored approach, and meticulous audit preparation were instrumental in our success. I highly recommend Trenton to any organization seeking ISO certification. Thank you, Trenton, for your outstanding support!

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