SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. SGS operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.
Primary Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities
Conducts and completes the whole audit cycle, either as a team member or team leader in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
Conducts desk study of the client’s quality management system
Prepares checklist and itinerary as guide during audit.
Conducts audit on site according to procedures.
Prepares and completes audit package.
Communicates with or attends to client inquiries related to the system standard where they had been qualified to audit.
Reviews and customizes training materials, when needed, and conducts training on specific programs as determined by the Division Manager.
Maintain and expand business with assigned accounts.
Assists sales executives during client visits or calls, as appropriate.
Provides coaching and performance feedback for auditors under training or supervision.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goal or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.
Raises non-conformances or findings during the closing meeting subject to review of the lead auditor.
Completes audit reports and updates client’s files i.e. kick sheet, etc.
Ensures compliance to the Group and national policies including but not limited to the maintenance of the Quality Management System.
Operating to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity.
Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to:
Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSEE
Responds appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace
Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements
Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements
Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior
Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization’s 5S program and guidelines
Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators
Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management
Fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System
Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations
Experience/Technical Knowledge
Communication skills, computer literate.
Minimum 5 years of experience in specific industry with 2 years of which in quality assurance or quality control
At least one major certification for any of the following:
Auto/EE - IATF 16949, Lead Auditor for ISO 9001
Food - Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000
RBS - APSCA-certified CSCA (including Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001)
Language
Excellent command of English (both written and verbal)
The Management System Auditor can be considered for the following industries and functions: