Senior ISO 14001 EMS Lead Auditor

SSI SCHÄFER; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI SCHÄFER is seeking an experienced ISO 14001 Lead Auditor to plan and conduct audits at supplier and operational facilities. You will evaluate compliance with ISO 14001 requirements, environmental regulations, and organizational procedures while identifying nonconformities and opportunities for improvement.

This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent report-writing skills, and the ability to work independently in customer-facing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• At least 2–3 years of ISO 14001 or EMS auditing experience.
• Current ISO 14001:2015 or ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience auditing manufacturing environments, suppliers, or related facilities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply ISO 14001 requirements.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct EMS audits at supplier and operational facilities.
• Review EMS documents, records, and supporting evidence.
• Interview management, employees, and process owners.
• Identify environmental aspects, impacts, and compliance obligations.
• Evaluate operational controls, emergency preparedness, and environmental objectives.
• Document nonconformities and write audit findings and reports.
• Communicate audit results with customers, suppliers, and site personnel.
• Maintain objectivity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct throughout the audit.

Skills

ISO 14001 knowledge

Audit planning

Interviewing

Report writing

Ethical conduct

Independent work

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Customer-facing communication

Process risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing / Sustainability / EHS

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

SSI SCHÄFER is seeking an experienced ISO 14001 Lead Auditor to plan and conduct audits at supplier and operational facilities. You will evaluate compliance with ISO 14001 requirements, environmental regulations, and organizational procedures while identifying nonconformities and opportunities for improvement.

This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent report-writing skills, and the ability to work independently in customer-facing environments.