Auditor

Job Title: Auditor| Sr. Auditor – Management Systems

Experience :- 5+ years

Location: Ahmedabad (with travel as required)

Key Responsibilities:

1.Audit Planning and Preparation

• Review client scope, management system documentation, and audit history.
• Prepare risk-based audit plans, checklists, and schedules as per ISO 19011 and company procedures.
• Coordinate with clients to finalize logistics and ensure audit readiness.

2. On-Site and Remote Auditing

• Conduct Stage 1, Stage 2, Surveillance, Re-certification, Transfer, and Special Audits.
• Evaluate conformity against applicable standards such as ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 22000, 50001, etc.
• Apply the process approach, risk-based thinking, and effective sampling techniques.
• Conduct opening and closing meetings, collect objective evidence, and record audit findings.

3.Reporting

• Prepare detailed, accurate, and timely audit reports, including observations, nonconformities, and improvement opportunities.
• Submit reports and associated documentation as per internal timelines and quality requirements.

4.Client Engagement

• Interact professionally with client representatives across functions—Quality, EHS, IT, HR, Operations, and Management.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback, explain audit findings, and guide clients on next steps without consulting.

5.Compliance and Professional Development

• Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, and ethical conduct at all times.
• Comply with company India’s internal procedures, accreditation requirements, and applicable standards.
• Participate in calibration meetings, witness audits, and refresher training programs.
• Continuously upgrade knowledge of standards, industry practices, and audit techniques in line with ISO 19011.

6.Business Development Support

• Identify potential business opportunities during client audits and share leads with the Business Development team.
• Promote company’s value-added services through audit interactions, professionalism, and client satisfaction.
• Facilitate acquisition of new clients by leveraging professional connections and referring prospects from your own network.

Qualifications: Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, IT, or Environmental Science.
• Additional technical certifications relevant to industry sectors are a plus.

Professional Certifications:

• IRCA/CQI Certified Lead Auditor in one or more Standards

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry or auditing experience.
• Minimum 15–20 third-party audits conducted (as Lead or Support Auditor). [Preferred] •
• Exposure to diverse sectors like manufacturing, IT, pharma, infrastructure, services, etc. [Preferred]

Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and audit methodology.
• Familiarity with ISO 19011 auditing principles and techniques.
• Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Time and resource management across multi-location audits.
• Professionalism, integrity, and result orientation.
• Proficiency in MS Office

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Number of audits completed within schedule and quality standards.
• Timeliness and accuracy of audit reports.
• Client satisfaction and feedback.
• Leads and referrals generated for business development.
• Compliance with accreditation and internal audit performance reviews.

Travel Requirements:

• Willingness to travel extensively (60–80%) across India and occasionally overseas.
• Flexibility for hybrid audits (on-site and remote formats).

Review & Development:

• Annual performance appraisal based on audit output, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Participation in competency evaluation, witnessed audits, and standard upgrades.
• Access to continuous learning and development programs.