Lead Auditor SA8000

DNV Group; Milano; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Group in Milan, Lombardia, Italy, is seeking a Lead Auditor to head the audit team and perform assessments according to DNV standards, protocols and applicable national or international standards. The role requires maintaining independence of the scheme while planning, executing, and reporting audits and ensuring certificates are properly issued.

You will lead reviews, support professional development within the team and foster strong relations with client personnel, while ensuring timely

Responsibilities

• Lead the audit team in performing audits/assessments according to DNV standards and protocols.
• Contact customers promptly to confirm planned activities.
• Maintain the independence of the DNV scheme at all times.
• Plan and execute audits, report findings and follow-up within agreed timescales.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with client personnel.
• Communicate effectively with line management, team members and client stakeholders.

Job description

Lead the audit team in performing audits/assessment according to DNV standards and protocols, international standards or equivalent national standards and according to the established DNV methodologies/rules; holder of qualifications in accordance with the requirements.

The main areas of responsibility are:

• Carry out in efficient and competent manner the work for DNV as required by instructions/ Quality System and/or as per formal agreement between the client and DNV.
• Promptly contact customers to confirm the planned activities.
• Ensure that the independent nature of the DNV scheme is not compromised at any time.
• Maintain/acquire his/her Auditor Registration with DNV or any other registration having been a basis for his acceptance as Lead Auditor within DNV.
• Plan and execute audits, report findings and follow-up, when necessary, within agreed times scales and economic frameworks.
• Meet professional practice standards and demonstrate competence in core areas.
• Develop and maintain positive relationship with client personnel.
• Maintain high morale by contributing to an effective positive work environment.
• Act as a team player who works well with others and guides through professional development process, including timely completion of reviews and goal setting.
• Maintain effective communication with line management, between audit team members and client stakeholders.
• Ensure the correct use of production tools dedicated to auditing activities and the communication of updated data, in order to allow proper issue and management of certificates.