Lead Auditor - Management Systems & Compliance

Kerndell; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerndell is seeking an experienced Management Systems Lead Auditor to support audits for clients across the energy, manufacturing, industrial, and related sectors. In this contract role, you will plan and lead first-party and second-party audits against recognized management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, API Q1 and Q2.

You will review manuals and records, prepare audit plans and reports, lead opening and closing meetings, and communicate findings to client teams while

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of management system auditing experience.
• Current Lead Auditor certification for at least one recognized management system standard.
• Auditing experience in ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 45001/API Q1/API Q2 or other recognized standard.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead first-party internal audits and second-party audits of suppliers and other external organizations.
• Work with clients to understand the audit scope, objectives, criteria, schedule, and reporting requirements.
• Review management system manuals, procedures, records, and supporting documentation before and during audits.
• Prepare audit plans, checklists, agendas, and other materials needed to complete each assignment.
• Interview employees, observe activities, and review records to determine whether management system requirements are effectively implemented.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable standards, client procedures, contractual requirements, and other established audit criteria.
• Identify audit findings based on clear and objective evidence.
• Distinguish between conformities, nonconformities, observations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead opening and closing meetings with client representatives.
• Clearly communicate audit findings to operational teams, management, and executive leadership.
• Prepare accurate, organized, and professional audit reports.
• Review corrective action responses and supporting evidence when follow-up activities are included in the assignment.
• Maintain audit records and client information in accordance with Kerndell’s confidentiality and document-control requirements.
• Coordinate with the Kerndell team throughout audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Represent Kerndell professionally while working at client and supplier locations.

Skills

Audit planning

Auditing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Kerndell is seeking an experienced Management Systems Lead Auditor to support audits for clients across the energy, manufacturing, industrial, and related sectors. In this contract role, you will plan and lead first-party and second-party audits against recognized management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, API Q1 and Q2.

You will review manuals and records, prepare audit plans and reports, lead opening and closing meetings, and communicate findings to client teams while