Management System Certification Lead Auditor

Mission

The role focuses on planning, execution, and management of audits within our certification business, leading large and complex customer engagements, ensuring effective audit processes, compliance with standards, and fostering strong client relationships. #LI-GZ1

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

• At least two years' experience in the implementation, management or evaluation of Management Systems (ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 or ISO 45001)

• Having gained experience in the implementation, management or evaluation of SA 8000 or UNI PDR 125 Management Systems and/or knowledge of specific ethical or social issues is a plus

Competencies