FSC Lead Auditors (USA & Canada)

Cotecna; California; Presencial; USD 111.000 - 166.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Auditing experience

CoC auditing

Lead auditor capabilities

Team leadership

Educación

Tertiary education (college/university) with forestry sector experience

Secondary education with 4+ years of relevant experience

Herramientas

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (IRCA / Exemplar Global)

Chain of Custody auditing experience

Descripción del empleo

We are currently looking for experienced FSC Lead Auditors to support upcoming certification and audit projects. This is a freelance role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary education (college/university) with minimum 2 years of experience in the forest products sector, OR
• Secondary education (high school) with minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience
• Registered in the FSC Auditor & Training Registry (mandatory)

Additional Experience

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (IRCA / Exemplar Global or equivalent)
• Experience in Chain of Custody (CoC) auditing
• Exposure to certification schemes such as SFI, PEFC, RSPO, MSC, UTZ

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare audits, including confirming availability and independence
• Conduct audits at participating sites and manage audit teams (if applicable)
• Prepare audit reports, including non-conformity findings
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely closure
• Submit audit documentation in line with deadlines
• Ensure compliance with FSC, ASI, and internal procedures