1099 Certification Auditor

This is a 1099 opportunity, needing an experience Certification Auditor. Their primary function is to plan and conduct audits for all ABS QE audit programs as per relevant program requirement, maintain audit independence, and complete the audit report and other required post-audit activities. May also be required to perform any other necessary duties within their experience and capabilities from time to time. 

What You Will Do:

• Review management system manuals and associated documentation for compliance with requirements and applicable codes and/or standards.

• Plan, schedule and conduct initial, surveillance and re-certification audits.

• Prepare and maintain audit logs and all other required documentation.

• Prepare and issue reports and recommendations for certification.

• Lead introductory and closing meetings at clients facilities.

• Set high standards to achieve results.

• Additional program-specific roles and responsibilities defined in each program procedure.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited university, preferably in an engineering/technical discipline, or equivalent quality experience.
• Previous experience with Quality Control/Quality Assurance/Environmental/Safety & Health related activities including auditing experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of industry experience typically in Health & Safety (risk management) and/or knowledge of labor legislation.*if we can keep this here, then remove from Required professional requirements.

• Familiarity with appropriate system standards.  Competent in the areas to be assessed.

• Have passed an IRCA or similar Accredited 5-day Social Accountability, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or OHS 18001 Lead Auditor course. 

• 3 years work experience typically in Health & Safety (risk management) and/or knowledge of labor legislation. 

• Previous experience with Social Accountability audits including SA 8000, SEDEX, SMETA, CSR

• Comfortable with extensive domestic travel

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with appropriate system standards. Competent in the areas to be assessed.

• Excellent decision making and organization skills.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Ability to work with moderate supervision.

• Exhibit teamwork.

• Concerned for accuracy and timeliness of work performed.

• Flexible in achieving duties.

• Working knowledge of the SAI and/or SEDEX databases. 

• Ability to obtain working knowledge of the ABS Quality Evaluations Quality & Environmental Management System.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

• APSCA CSCA status preferred.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the Operations / Country / District Manager and has no direct reports.