Freelance FSC Lead Auditor | Certify Forest Supply Chains

Cotecna; California; On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotecna is seeking experienced FSC Lead Auditors for upcoming certification and audit projects on a freelance basis in California. The role involves planning and conducting audits at participating sites, coordinating audit teams when applicable, and delivering comprehensive audit reports with non-conformity findings.

Candidates must be registered in the FSC Auditor & Training Registry and have ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent, with CoC auditing exposure and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in the forest products sector, or 4 years with secondary education.
• FSC Auditor & Training Registry registration is mandatory.
• Experience in Chain of Custody (CoC) auditing and FSC-related schemes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits at participating sites.
• Manage audit teams when applicable.
• Prepare audit reports with non-conformity findings.
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely closure.
• Submit audit documentation by deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with FSC, ASI, and internal procedures.

Skills

Auditing experience

CoC auditing

Lead auditor capabilities

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary education (college/university) with forestry sector experience

Secondary education with 4+ years of relevant experience

Tools

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (IRCA / Exemplar Global)

Chain of Custody auditing experience

Job description

Cotecna is seeking experienced FSC Lead Auditors for upcoming certification and audit projects on a freelance basis in California. The role involves planning and conducting audits at participating sites, coordinating audit teams when applicable, and delivering comprehensive audit reports with non-conformity findings.

Candidates must be registered in the FSC Auditor & Training Registry and have ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent, with CoC auditing exposure and familiarity with