Emilia Romagna Certification Lead Auditor

Mission

The role focuses on planning, conducting, and managing audits within our certification business related to the different certification schemes. #LI-MC1

Key Accountabilities

• Audit Program Management: Prepare, manage, and control the audit program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Document Review: Check customer management system documents, including manuals, procedures, instructions, files, and records, to verify compliance and accuracy.
• Audit Planning: Plan audits and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Audit Participation: Participate in and lead audits, conducting interviews, note-taking, and assessing the implementation of management systems.
• Audit Result Definition: Identify and define audit results (Positive and negative findings as non conformities, opportunity of improvement);
• Report Generation: Draw up comprehensive audit reports detailing findings and recommendations for certification decisions.
• Follow-Up Management: Manage the follow-up process, including tracking non-conformities and corrective actions, ensuring resolution and compliance.
• Technical Review: Conduct technical reviews of audit files and propose certification decisions based on thorough analysis.
• Skill Maintenance: Keep skills, qualifications, and certifications up to date by staying informed about industry standards and best practices.
• Resource Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of resources involved in the certification process, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Data Management: Maintain updated records of customer data and other information relevant to the audit process.
• Customer Engagement: Manage technical meetings with customers, fostering positive relationships and addressing any technical concerns.

Education

Qualifications

- 4+ years of experience in auditing, specifically within management systems or industry standards (ISO, etc.).
- Strong understanding of audit planning, execution, and reporting processes.
- Proven ability to lead and manage audit programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry requirements.
- Expertise in conducting document reviews, identifying non-conformities, and providing actionable recommendations.
- Skilled in technical reviews and defining audit results, including corrective actions.
- Excellent communication skills for conducting interviews, reporting findings, and engaging with customers.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong ability to monitor resource performance and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Up-to-date qualifications and certifications, including Lead Auditor certification (ISO, etc.).

Competencies