Auditor - Social Compliance (CSCA)

About the role

The CSCA Auditor will 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. The Lead Auditor is the primary interface with the client before and during the process of all auditing activities. Additionally, the Lead Auditor could also mentor new auditors through witness audits, technical support, and education of both client and sales force as needed.

Responsibilities

• Managing all phases of assessments/audits and recommendation for registration.
• Planning and scheduling assessments/audits and coordinating with team member(s).
• Representing the assessment team and the company.
• Total evaluation of supplier sites, reporting non-compliances.
• Reviewing the social, environmental, quality, and security documentation, assessing the system, conducting audits in order to evaluate the supplier’s management system before or after Certification, and for recommending whether the supplier’s management system meets the appropriate program and customer requirements.
• Holding opening and closing meetings with and providing progress updates to suppliers on the conduct of initial assessments, surveillance assessments, follow-up assessments, and results of team findings.
• Explaining to the supplier non-compliances and other observations.
• Producing reports to be submitted to the Client and/or Certification Authority Department on each audit documenting all non-compliances.
• Conducting 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.

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

Qualifications

• English / Spanish bilingual

Skills

• Strong leadership abilities
• Effective time management
• Research, interpretation, and communication of local legislative requirements

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek, you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

Pay

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Schedule

This is a travel-based position; however, applicants must live in and be legally authorized to work in the United States.