PTDE RBA Lead Auditor

TÜV SÜD AG; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a highly experienced Third-Party Lead Auditor Subcontractor to conduct SMETA audits. This role involves leading audits, reviewing documentation, and preparing detailed reports to ensure compliance with ethical trade standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social compliance, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a company dedicated to innovation and safety, contributing to a safer future for society and the environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting third-party or second-party audits.
• Strong knowledge of SMETA, Sedex, and ethical trade schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SMETA audits, ensuring compliance with ethical trade standards.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, including findings and recommendations.

Skills

Social Compliance Audits

Ethical Trade Audits

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

APSCA RA/CSCA Level Certification

Job description

Your career opportunities at the TÜV SÜD Group

We are seeking a highly experienced Third-Party Lead Auditor Subcontractor to conduct SMETA audits for our certifying body. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social compliance and ethical trade audits, with a proven track record of conducting high-quality audits.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct SMETA Audits: Lead and manage SMETA audits, ensuring compliance with Sedex and ethical trade standards.

- Review Documentation: Thoroughly review client documentation and records to ensure accuracy and completeness.

- Prepare Audit Plans: Develop detailed audit plans, including schedules and checklists.

- Lead Audit Meetings: Conduct opening and closing meetings with clients, ensuring clear communication and understanding of audit objectives.

- Report Preparation: Prepare comprehensive audit reports, including findings, non-conformities, and recommendations for corrective actions.

- Follow-Up Actions: Follow up on corrective actions proposed by clients, ensuring they are implemented effectively.

- Maintain Certification: Assess client compliance to issue or maintain certification, ensuring timely and accurate report submission.

- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with changes in ethical trade standards and audit methodologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of audit processes.

- Experience: Proven experience in conducting third-party or second-party audits, with a focus on social compliance and ethical trade.

- Certifications: APSCA RA/CSCA Level or equivalent certification as a Lead Auditor.

- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of SMETA, Sedex, and other ethical trade schemes (e.g., SA8000, amfori BSCI, WRAP).

- Skills: Excellent organizational skills, strong communication and presentation skills, ability to work independently, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Industry Experience: Experience in Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental Management Systems, Food Management Systems, Social Audits, and Sustainability departments.

- Training: Availability for training and qualification purposes, including regular updates on industry best practices and standards.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Established more than 150 years ago in Germany, TÜV SÜD is a leading global provider of technical services with more than 28,000 highly skilled employees across 1,000 offices worldwide. For over 30 years, throughout 33 locations, it is TÜV SÜD America’s priority to create a safer future. To protect people, property and the environment from technology-related risks; we drive consumer protection, digital transformation, sustainable development, and urbanization.