SGS & Co
Senior IATF Lead Auditor
SGS & Co, Mississauga, ON
Company Description
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
This position performs third party audits in Canada and the US and technical information review per SGS Certification procedures and the requirements of ISO The Senior Lead Auditor Se is responsible to collect and analyze sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification. Senior Lead Auditors have authority for the control and performance of auditing activities including planning and the control of other members of audit teams.
Qualifications
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
This position performs third party audits in Canada and the US and technical information review per SGS Certification procedures and the requirements of ISO The Senior Lead Auditor Se is responsible to collect and analyze sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification. Senior Lead Auditors have authority for the control and performance of auditing activities including planning and the control of other members of audit teams.
- To assimilate, understand and operate the SGS Certification Management System in all activities relating to the post, and to liaise with the Product Managers and Accreditation Manager regarding any changes to its design and implementation
- To perform audits in any capacity in conformance with SGS Global/Local procedures, sector specific schemes and IATF 16949
- Leads the audits successfully and collaborates with teams of Auditors during the auditing activities
- Supports the Sales and/or Clients Services team with technical input when needed and supports growing the accounts
- To control as necessary, teams of auditors during assessment activities
- To decide upon evidence gained during audits whether or not registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.
- Possible assignments against other standards (e.g. ISO 9001:2015)
- Assists in the training of other Auditors and Senior Auditors during planned audits or during other training functions.
- Actively participates in witness audits by SGS or accreditation bodies.
- Maintains all audit-related credentials.
- Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor's in Engineering in degree in Automotive or relevant discipline
- 15 years or + work experience
- Be a qualified Lead Auditor Accredited scheme against ISO/TS 16949 and preferred ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
- Have current Lead Auditor Certifications as required
- Have satisfactorily completed an approved IATF 16949 Auditor/Lead Auditor course. The course must include an examination, which must be passed to evidence satisfactory completion. It would be a plus to have completed similar training for ISO 9001
- Have competent working knowledge of recognized quality, security, service management and business continuity related ISO standards.
- Experience in the automotive sector is required.
- Ability to travel, have valid passport and driver license
- Integrity, tact and character, and high professional standards
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.