ISO9001 Auditor - Full-time - South-East USA remote with extensive travel.
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the
world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an ISO9001
Auditor to join our Business Assurance Team team remotely. By joining Intertek,
your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the
world Build Back Ever Better.
Intertek's Business Assurance team goes beyond testing, inspection and
certification to look at the underlying elements that make a company and its
products successful. Our assurance solutions provide confidence and total peace
of mind that a client's operating procedures, systems and people are functioning
properly to provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
What are we looking for?
Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and
Certification) Services, is looking for an ISO9001:2015 QMS Intertek 3rd party
Lead Auditor to join our Business Assurance team. This will be a home-based
position with extensive travel to client sites required. Candidate must be
comfortable traveling 3 to 5 nights per week. This is an Intertek full-time
employee position audit, auditor must live in Texas USA .
Overview:
The ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor will support the Business Assurance business by
leading and/or participating as an assessor during all phases of a client’s
management system (ISO 9001) in accordance with the company’s accredited
certification program.
The Lead Auditor is the primary interface with the client before and during
the process of all auditing activities.
Additionally, the Lead Auditor will help train low graded Auditors through
witness audits, technical support, and education of both the client and sales
force as needed. Strong leadership and management qualities are required, in
addition to the technical expertise necessary to perform audit assignments.
Candidate ideally live in Texas, USA
This will be a travel-based position, with extensive travel to client sites
required. Candidate must be comfortable travelling 3 to 5 nights per week. This
is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally
work in the United States.
Salary & Benefits Information
Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to
each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other
job-related reasons.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you
can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement
and more.
What you’ll do:
Manage all phases of assessments/audits and recommendation for registration
from time audit is assigned through completion of the audit activity
Plan and schedule assessments/audits, and coordinate with team member(s)
Represent the assessment team and the company
Total evaluation of client sites, reporting non-compliance to Certification
Authority
Review the quality documentation, assess the system, conduct audits in order
to evaluate the client’s Quality Management system through initial,
surveillance, recertification and special surveillance audits, and recommend
whether Certification be granted, denied, suspended, or withdrawn
Hold opening and closing meetings with and provide progress updates to
clients on Pre-Audit, Stage I, Stage II, Annual Audits, Special Surveillance
visits, Triennial Re-assessments, Change of Scope, Extension of Scope,
Upgrades Audits, Transfer Audits, and results of team findings
Explain to the client non-compliance and other findings
Produce reports and supporting documentation to be submitted in our database
on each audit, documenting all non-compliances and following guidance reports
and Intertek procedures and requirements 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
Help with lower tier auditor training and assist sales force on client visits
Conduct assigned audits in accordance with contracted client agreements and
submit required reports in a timely manner
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all
encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the
mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
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 are 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 both
orally and in writing in the agreed language of the assessment/audit
assignments
Ability to work well in an environment and react effectively in stressful
situations
Sound judgment and analytical skills
Ability to understand complex operations in broad perspective
Ability to obtain and assess factual information fairly
Must have strong leadership abilities
Ability to exercise effective time management in completion of assignments.
Travel Requirements:
This will be a travel-based position, with extensive travel to client sites
required. Candidate must be comfortable traveling 3 to 5 nights per week.
Must be willing to travel extensively (more than 75%)
This is a remote position; however, 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. Body agility is emphasized.
Stand, for sustained periods of time.
Walk, moving on foot to accomplish tasks and to move from one work location
to another.
Communicate well, thru spoken word, conveying detailed accurate information &
instructions to others.
Hear well, perceiving sounds with or without correction, including the
ability to receive information thru 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 to perform an activity such as preparing & analyzing
data, viewing a computer monitor, reading, report writing, visual inspection,
and use of measurement devises.
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven,
high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations
and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we
work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to
be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain
positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type
of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the
diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative
action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally
protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or
who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call
1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay
a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited
resume.
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.
Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100
countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and
Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.
Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art
facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a
purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
The Business Assurance group of Intertek provides a full range of business
process audit and support services, including management systems certification,
sustainability and responsible sourcing audits, risk management, and training.
Our range of bespoke auditing, performance benchmarking and supply chain
solutions provide insight into every aspect of operations, allowing clients to
make informed decisions about their business while ensuring their workforce
competencies are current and relevant.