Auditor - Social Compliance (CSCA)

Intertek

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Supplier Management / Corporate Social Responsibility CSCA Auditor to join their Business Assurance team. This role involves leading and/or participating in supplier management system audits according to Intertek and Client social, environmental, quality, and security programs. The Lead Auditor acts as the primary client interface, mentors new auditors, and requires independence, leadership, and technical expertise. The position is travel-based, requiring candidates to be comfortable traveling 3 to 5 days per week.

Requirements

Must have APSCA CSCA Certification
University level degree and/or equivalent auditing experience (HS Diploma or GED required).
At least 1+ years of Social Compliance or Human Rights auditing experience
SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), Amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), SA8000, RBA, or ETI experience (or other related social compliance audit schemes)
Ability to travel overnight 3 to 5 days per week, to various worksites and client locations.
Possess a valid unrestricted drivers license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of the official duties of the position
A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the agreed language of the assessment/audit assignments.
Ability to work well in an environment and react effectively in stressful situations.
Have sound judgment and analytical skills.
Ability to understand complex operations in broad perspective.
Ability to obtain and assess factual information fairly.
Must have strong leadership abilities.
Ability to exercise effective time management in completion of assignments and all required reports.
Ability to research, interpret, and communicate local legislative requirements.
Applicants must live in and be legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

English / Spanish bilingual

Responsibilities

Lead and/or participate as an assessor during all phases of a Supplier Management system audit in accordance with Intertek and Client social, environmental, quality, and security programs.
Act as the primary interface with the client before and during the process of all auditing activities.
Mentor new auditors through witness audits, technical support, and education of both client and sales force as needed.
Manage all phases of assessments/audits and recommendation for registration.
Plan and schedule assessments/audits and coordinate with team member(s).
Represent the assessment team and the company.
Total evaluation of supplier sites, reporting non-compliances.
Review the social, environmental, quality, and security documentation, assess the system, conduct audits to evaluate the supplier’s management system before or after Certification, and recommend whether the supplier’s management system meets the appropriate program and customer requirements.
Hold opening and closing meetings with suppliers and provide progress updates on the conduct of initial assessments, surveillance assessments, follow-up assessments, and results of team findings.
Explain non-compliances and other observations to the supplier.
Produce reports to be submitted to the Client and/or Certification Authority Department on each audit documenting all non-compliances.
Conduct assigned audits in accordance with contracted client agreements & submit required reports in a timely manner.
Manage/Perform management system audits.
Evaluate client for compliance and non-compliance to the specifics of the program standards and/or specific customer requirements.
Discuss corrective action and non-compliance with the client in a non-advisory capacity.
Provide on the job training for auditors and provisional personnel.