Manager Technical & Accreditation (Certification & Training Service)

As a Lead Auditor for Multiple Management System Certification in Cotecna, your role involves actively ensuring CQR compliance in terms of Quality and Integrity of the certification process. Your mission includes achieving and maintaining accreditation and Scheme approval for all certification Services/Product Schemes. To support the Certification business, you will be responsible for developing a strong back office and a competent/knowledgeable Audit team for the independent and impartial execution of audit activities. Key Responsibilities: - Administer procedures related to Certification Services/Product schemes - Achieve and maintain accreditation and Scheme approval for all certification Services/Product Scheme - Maintain and control documentation of Certification Services in line with accreditation requirements - Select, approve, train, and brief Audit teams (including empanelled auditors) - Grant, extend, maintain, suspend, and withdraw certificates - Ensure Turn Around Time (TAT) for execution of the entire Certification process post-audit activity - Report on the performance of the Quality system to the Cotecna Management for review and improvement - Plan Level 1 (witness audit of auditor) and Level 2 (internal audit of Certification Services) audits for continual improvements - Plan external witness audits as per Scheme/Accreditation requirements - Assess training needs of all employees involved in Certification activities and plan training accordingly - Oversee product development and monitor Certification KPIs - Participate in the Audit process for specific Food/Non-Food Schemes and submit audit reports as per defined TAT - Represent Cotecna for liaison with all Accreditation and nodal bodies such as NABCB, ANAB, QCI, FSSAI, APEDA, etc. - Provide regular updates on Scheme requirements/regulations (local and global) and share them with technical teams Qualifications, Experience, and Technical Skills: - Graduation/Post-graduation in an Engineering degree - Minimum 10 years proven track record in TIC Business - Thorough knowledge of the principle of Management System Certification for Audit & Contract/Technical review - Experience in the implementation and management of certification services/scheme requirements and liaison with accreditation bodies, Scheme owners, and nodal bodies where appropriate In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the quality and integrity of the certification process and maintaining compliance with accreditation standards. Your expertise and experience in TIC Business will be invaluable in achieving and maintaining accreditation and Scheme approval for all certification services.,