ISO9001 Auditor - Full-time - USA remote with extensive travel.

Overview

ISO9001 Auditor (Full-time) — South-East USA remote with extensive travel.

This role is home-based and supports the Business Assurance function by leading and/or participating as an assessor during management system audit activities in accordance with an accredited certification program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or participate as an assessor during all phases of a client’s management system audits (ISO 9001)
• Serve as the primary interface with the client before and during audit activities
• Manage assessments/audits from time of assignment through completion, including recommendations for registration
• Plan and schedule audits and coordinate with team members
• Represent the assessment team and the organization during audit activities
• Perform total evaluations of client sites and report non-compliance to the Certification Authority
• Review quality documentation, assess the system, and conduct audits to evaluate the client’s Quality Management System through:
  • Initial audits
  • Surveillance audits
  • Recertification audits
  • Special surveillance audits
• Recommend whether certification should be granted, denied, suspended, or withdrawn
• Conduct opening and closing meetings and provide progress updates for audit activities including:
  • Pre-Audit
  • Stage I, Stage II
  • Annual audits
  • Special surveillance visits
  • Triennial re-assessments
  • Change of scope, extension of scope, upgrades audits
  • Transfer audits
  • Results of team findings
• Explain non-compliance and other findings to the client
• Produce audit reports and supporting documentation for submission in the organization’s database, documenting all non-compliances and following guidance, reports, and procedures within required KPI’s
• Review and approve client-submitted corrective actions for nonconformities from the audit
• Respond to technical requests for revisions and emails within 48 hours
• Support lower-tier auditor training through witness audits and technical support as needed
• Assist the sales force during client visits when required
• Conduct assigned audits in accordance with contracted client agreements and submit required reports in a timely manner

Requirements

• 4 years of full-time appropriate practical experience
• 2 years dedicated to Quality Assurance and/or Quality Management preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or service industries related to Chemicals, Plastics, Rubber, Metals, Electrical, IT, Transportation, Construction, or Medical
• ISO9001:2015 lead auditor certification and previous 3rd party audit experience preferred
• Engineering degree or at minimum some college experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)
• Passport preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively electronically and orally and in writing in the agreed language of the assessment/audit assignments
• Ability to work well in stressful situations and react effectively
• Sound judgment and analytical skills
• Ability to understand complex operations in broad perspective
• Ability to obtain and assess factual information fairly
• Strong leadership abilities
• Ability to exercise effective time management in completion of assignments

Travel Requirements

• Travel-based role with extensive travel to client sites required
• Comfortable traveling 3 to 5 nights per week
• Must be willing to travel extensively (more than 75%)
• Remote role; applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

• Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
• Stand for sustained periods of time
• Walk to accomplish tasks and move between work locations
• Communicate well through spoken word, conveying detailed accurate information and instructions
• Hear well, perceiving sounds with or without correction, including receiving information through oral communications
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Have close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer monitor, reading, report writing, visual inspection, and using measurement devises

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation packages are based on factors including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life and disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation/sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement

Location

South-East USA (remote). Candidate must be able to legally work in the United States and reside in the United States.

Candidate ideally lives in LA, AR, TN, KY, AL, or GA.

Additional Information

• This is a drug-free workplace; certain positions may require a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work performed.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer; inclusion and diversity are valued.
• This role does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and does not pay a fee for unsolicited placements.