Lead Certification Auditor (ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 45001 standards)

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

SGS is looking for a Lead Certification Auditor to perform second party and third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures and the requirements for the ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 45001 standard(s). They perform collection and analysis of sufficient information and provide a recommendation for certification. The contract Lead Certification Auditor is responsible for making relevant decisions regarding certification audit and the audit process and informing SGS on issues resolution outside the audit process.

Location – 100% Remote

• Perform on-site certification and second party audits in any capacity in conformance with the SGS Global/Local procedures, sector specific schemes/standards/clients’ guideline, ensure that such duties are performed in an efficient and commercially expedient way.
• Upon evidence gained during audits, provides with determination whether registration should or should not be recommended or allowed to continue.
• Assimilates, understands, and operates the SGS Certification System in all auditing activities. Liaises with the Product Managers, Technical Accreditation CBE and Manager, Technical Accreditation CBE regarding changes to its design and implementation.
• Timely reporting and audit pack submission
• Maintains all audit-related credentials.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Compliance to QHSE requirements.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline AND 
• Minimum 5 years' work experience preferred in manufacturing, industrial, transport sector. 
• Remain qualified Lead Auditor (IRCA/Exemplar Global/Accredited CB scheme) against ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 45001 standard(s).
• Satisfactorily completed an IRCA/Exemplar approved ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 Auditor/Lead Auditor course. The course must include an examination, which must be passed to evidence satisfactory completion.
• Detailed exposure in the specific field of appointment (e.g. quality experience for ISO 9001), including any audits against these artefacts. 
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Computer Skills

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Intermediate user proficiency 

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