Auditor

Job description – GOTS/TE Auditor

The auditor is responsible for completing the examination and evaluation according to the certification scheme / Standard chosen by the client for verification to establish compliance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Audits / Evaluations. Conduct audit and evaluation activities for IDFL clients according to global certification schemes / standards, such as Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Responsible Down Standard (RDS), Downpass, International Down Standard (IDS), EDFA, Global Recycled Standard (GRS) / Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), Organic Content Standard (OCS), and Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). These audit activities will primarily be within region, but may also include outside regions as well depending on location, language, etc.
• Audit Client Services. Handle client inquiries, check-in, agreements/quotations, coordinating schedules and processing certificates.
• Technical expert. Learn and become expert in related certified materials – down/feather, wool, recycled materials (polyester, cotton, etc.) and organic materials.
• Evaluation reports and issue resolution.

Training will be provided.

Secondary Responsibility:

• Contribute marketing ideas and assist the Manager with marketing campaigns.

Requirements/Qualifications:

1. Extremely high level of integrity and honesty

2. 2 year of work experience in related fields such as textiles, audits/certifications, social audits, chemicals, etc.

3. College Degree in textiles or related field.

4. Must be fluent in English and regional languages. Other languages abilities are highly desirable.

5. Excellent communication skills

6. Ability to work independently and proactively.

7. Significant travel will be required. Ability to organize travel arrangements and submit all expense receipts as applicable.

8. Ability to work as part of a team.

9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

10. Strong investigative and problems solving skills.

11. Ability to multi-task with a high attention to detail

12. Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

13. Excellent computer skills with experience in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills:

1. Experience with fabrics, garments, or apparel quality and/or textiles highly desired

2. Knowledge of audit procedures and activities (i.e. ISO 9001, ISO 19011)

3. Familiarity with ISO 17065 procedures and requirements.