SGS

Lead Certification Auditor (ISO9001, 14001, 45001) - Contract

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Hiring Remotely in Remote, OR, USA

In-Office or Remote

Senior level

Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Consulting

The Role

The Lead Certification Auditor will perform audits against ISO standards, provide certification recommendations, manage audit processes, and ensure compliance with company standards, working primarily in the chemical and food industries.

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Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 96,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

SGS is in need of a sub-contractor to perform second party and third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures and the requirements for the ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 45001 standard(s). They perform collection and analysis of sufficient information and provide a recommendation for certification. The contract Lead Certification Auditor is responsible for making relevant decisions regarding certification audit and the audit process and informing SGS on issues resolution outside the audit process.

100% Remote/ Contract Position

Perform certification and second party audits in any capacity in conformance with the SGS Global/Local procedures, sector specific schemes/standards/clients’ guideline, ensure that such duties are performed in an efficient and commercially expedient way.
Focusing on clients in the chemical, food, pharma, cosmetics, and personal care industries
Upon evidence gained during audits, provides with determination whether registration should or should not be recommended or allowed to continue.
Assimilates, understands, and operates the SGS Certification System in all auditing activities. Liaises with the Product Managers, Technical Accreditation CBE and Manager, Technical Accreditation CBE regarding changes to its design and implementation.
Timely reporting and audit pack submission
Maintains all audit-related credentials.
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
Compliance to QHSE requirements.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline AND
Minimum 5 years work experience in chemical, food, packaging, pharma, cosmetics, and/or personal care industries
Remain qualified Lead Auditor (IRCA/Exemplar Global/Accredited CB scheme) against ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 45001 standard(s).
Satisfactorily completed an IRCA/Exemplar approved ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 Auditor/Lead Auditor course. The course must include an examination, which must be passed to evidence satisfactory completion.
Detailed exposure in the specific field of appointment (e.g. quality experience for ISO 9001), including any audits against these artefacts.
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Intermediate user proficiency

Travel

Travels up to 80% of the time - automobile / airplane, some travel might be international with flight time 8+ hours depending on the destination. Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization requirements.

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, genetics, status as a protected veteran, 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.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
Minimum 5 years work experience in related industries
Lead Auditor certification (IRCA/Exemplar Global)
Completed Auditor/Lead Auditor course for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite

SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.

Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.