Senior Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA)
About The Position
The Senior Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA) performs third-party audits in accordance with SGS Certification procedures and applicable standards. The role makes relevant decisions concerning the audit process, escalates issues outside the audit process, and collects and analyzes sufficient information to recommend certification. It has authority over the planning and performance of auditing activities, including control of other audit team members. The position performs social compliance certification audits, maintains qualification for social audits and SMETA in line with SEDEX and CSCA requirements, and determines from audit evidence whether registration should be recommended or allowed to continue. The auditor operates within the SGS Certification System and liaises with relevant product and technical accreditation managers about changes to its design and implementation. The role may lead or oversee audit teams, support customers across SGS’s accredited certification activities, assist with auditor training, participate in witness audits, maintain audit credentials, and undertake other activities as directed by the designated managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science or food.
- APSCA auditor with minimum RA status; CSCA is required.
- At least 5 years of work experience in a proven management function in the Food / Agri industry.
- At least 2 years of work experience in a code of conduct compliance assurance function or in safety, environment, and quality management system coordination.
- At least 3 years of auditing experience and qualification as a lead certification auditor, including at least 2 years as a social auditor.
- Travel up to 80% of the time by automobile or airplane; some trips may be international with flight times of 8 or more hours depending on destination. Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization requirements.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience delivering training is preferable.
Responsibilities
- Perform social compliance certification audits in conformance with CSCA standards efficiently and in a commercially expedient manner.
- Remain qualified for social audits and SMETA in line with SEDEX and CSCA requirements.
- Use audit evidence to determine whether registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.
- Apply the SGS Certification System in all auditing activities and liaise with Product Managers and Technical Accreditation CBE managers regarding changes to its design and implementation.
- Take responsibility for the overall audit team as assigned.
- Control or oversee auditor team activities during audits, as needed, and collaborate with audit teams.
- Provide customers with audit experience covering SGS’s accredited certification activities.
- Assist in training other Auditors and Senior Auditors during planned audits or other training functions.
- Participate in witness audits conducted by SGS or accreditation bodies.
- Maintain all audit-related credentials.
- Undertake other activities as directed by the Manager, Certification Audit CBE or Manager, Technical Accreditation CBE.
- Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee wellness programs
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment
- Employee referral program
- Auditor bonus
- Online training courses
- Virtual and classroom development experiences
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, company holidays, floating holidays, and volunteer time
- Quarterly bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
