Lead Auditor Food Scheme

Bureau Veritas do Brasil; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas India is seeking an experienced Lead Auditor to conduct third-party audits against ISO 17021 and related schemes. The role requires 6-8 years of industry experience, with at least 2 years as a lead auditor, and a strong grounding in BV ethics and confidentiality.

Expect frequent travel and coordination with audit teams to ensure plans are executed from planning through reporting. Strong communication, leadership, and time management are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• > Degree in science/engineering; 6-8 yrs auditing experience; 2+ yrs lead auditor experience.
• < Knowledge of ISO 17021 & 17065; familiar with standards terminology;
• < Willingness to travel frequently;
• < Adherence to BV ethics and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• > Carry out activities in line with BV code of ethics and confidentiality.
• < Conduct audits per ISO 19011, BV Management System and India Operations Manual.
• < Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and technologies relevant to audit sectors.
• < Manage audit cycle from planning to reporting and coordinate with audit team leader.
• < Report any unexpected situations to reporting line/back-office.
• < Develop competence across sectors and participate in report reviews as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team cohesion

Handling situations

Pleasing personality

Computer skills

Education

Science / Engineering Graduate or Postgraduate

Lead Auditor course (registered)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

BSC/ MSC - Micro Biology

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 be well conversant with Bureau Veritas Management System requirements related
  to Food Safety standards
• 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.)
• Develop competence in the other sectors other than base level sectors.
• On achieving certain experience within auditing, get involved in the report reviewing
  as required by accreditation bodies
• Involvement in development of food safety products deliverable to client as per market
  requirements
• 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 submit Travel & Expenses (T&E) statements in timely manner.
• To adhere to terms and conditions agreed at the time of acceptance of appointment letter.
• Ready for frequent travel.

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

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 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 yrs 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