Lead Auditor Food Scheme

Bureau Veritas India Pvt. Ltd.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas India Pvt. Ltd. seeks an experienced auditor to conduct client audits against applicable standards, ensuring compliance with BV ethics and policies.

The role requires carrying out audits in alignment with ISO 19011, BV Management System, and local manuals, with timely reporting to the audit team leader. The candidate should have a 6–8 year background in science/engineering, a registered lead auditor course, and strong communication and leadership skills to manage audit cycles and

Qualifications

• Science/Engineering graduate or postgraduate with 6–8 years of industry experience and at least 2 audits of 2nd/3rd party.
• Registered lead auditor course completed for reference standard.
• Knowledge of ISO 17021 & ISO 17065 requirements.
• Familiarity with standard terminology and audit principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of clients against relevant standard requirements.
• Audit teams may integrate schemes; auditor should be qualified for all relevant schemes.
• Follow BV quality system, ethics, and policies; maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with audit team leader and back‑office; report any issues during audits.
• Ensure schedules are followed; safeguard company assets; adhere to appointment terms.

Skills

Auditing skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Reporting

Presentations

Problem solving

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Lead auditor course

ISO knowledge (17021/17065)

Job description

Purpose of Position

• - The job incumbent is responsible to conduct audits of the clients against the requirement of the relevant standard.
• - Many certified organisations having stand‑alone certification are migrating towards integration of these. Hence it is expected that an auditor in audit team be qualified to all the schemes under integration.
• - The position performs in line with the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, including the BV Code of Ethics and the BV Group policy.

Major Responsibilities

• - As a professional, carry out all activities related to profession in accordance with BV code of ethics and confidentiality requirements
• - To conduct audits in accordance with ISO 19011, Bureau Veritas Management System and BVC India Operations Manual
• - To keep self‑updated with latest regulatory requirements & technologies pertaining to sectors/ schemes under audit
• - To manage time effectively throughout entire audit cycle – From planning to reporting
• - To cooperate and coordinate with audit team leader during the audit
• - To report / inform reporting line / back‑office / team leader for any unexpected situation faced during the audit. (Examples – less time available for audit against planned due to situations beyond control, audit cancellation, any dispute during the audit on finding etc.)
• - To follow the schedules informed and confirmed by back‑office/ client.
• - To maintain & protect assets of company – laptop and other accessories and any other
• - To adhere to terms and conditions agreed at the time of acceptance of appointment letter
• - To coordinate with the technical function for ensuring audit, qualifications and reporting is followed in line with LTO.
• - To support sales to pass on any business leads coming across industry.

Roles & Responsibilities for HSE

• - Must comply the BV Cardinal Safety Rules in all situations.
• - To comply company HSE requirements e.g. policies, Procedures, guidelines etc. and local legal requirements on HSE as applicable
• - To take care of own health and safety as well as colleagues and others.
• - Immediate reporting of any shortcomings on HSE i.e. any incident, unsafe work practices / conditions to his/her immediate Line Managers.
• - Sharing opportunities for improvement on HSE aspects

Criteria for Performance Evaluation (KPIs)

• - Professional development.
• - Customer feedback rating not less than 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
• - No customer complaint on behavioural issues & Avoid any situation conflict of interest
• - Adherence to environmental and safety policies of our organization
• - Qualify for new standards, Improvement in competency (e.g tutor, 2P, 3P, etc )
• - Improve Performance on Soft grading Metrics
• - Timely Defect Resolution
• - Timely closure of NCRs
• - Timely Reporting / Timeliness in marking of examination papers
• - Timely submission of SF10
• - Timely and cost effective travel plans
• - Utilization Rate
• - Identifying the Sales opportunity

Qualification and Experience

• - Science / Engineering Graduate / Post Graduate with minimum 6-8 yrs of industry experience with min. 2 hrs experience in conducting 2nd or 3rd party audits.
• - Successfully completed a registered lead auditor course based on reference standard
• - Knowledge of ISO 17021 & ISO 17065 requirements.
• - Conversant with the terminology and the principles of the relevant standards

Skills & Qualities:

• - Interpersonal relationship and leadership skills
• - Good Communication, Reporting, Presentation, Good listening
• - Team Cohesion
• - Time Management
• - Be able to handle situations in judicious manner
• - Pleasing Personality
• - Computer Skill