Auditor

Job Description Job Title: Auditor| Sr. Auditor Management Systems Experience :- 5+ years Location: Ahmedabad (with travel as required) Key Responsibilities: 1.Audit Planning and Preparation - Review client scope, management system documentation, and audit history. - Prepare risk-based audit plans, checklists, and schedules as per ISO 19011 and company procedures. - Coordinate with clients to finalize logistics and ensure audit readiness. 2. On-Site and Remote Auditing - Conduct Stage 1, Stage 2, Surveillance, Re-certification, Transfer, and Special Audits. - Evaluate conformity against applicable standards such as ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 22000, 50001, etc. - Apply the process approach, risk-based thinking, and effective sampling techniques. - Conduct opening and closing meetings, collect objective evidence, and record audit findings. 3.Reporting - Prepare detailed, accurate, and timely audit reports, including observations, nonconformities, and improvement opportunities. - Submit reports and associated documentation as per internal timelines and quality requirements. 4.Client Engagement - Interact professionally with client representatives across functionsQuality, EHS, IT, HR, Operations, and Management. - Provide clear and constructive feedback, explain audit findings, and guide clients on next steps without consulting. 5.Compliance and Professional Development - Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, and ethical conduct at all times. - Comply with company India's internal procedures, accreditation requirements, and applicable standards. - Participate in calibration meetings, witness audits, and refresher training programs. - Continuously upgrade knowledge of standards, industry practices, and audit techniques in line with ISO 19011. 6.Business Development Support - Identify potential business opportunities during client audits and share leads with the Business Development team. - Promote company's value-added services through audit interactions, professionalism, and client satisfaction. - Facilitate acquisition of new clients by leveraging professional connections and referring prospects from your own network. Qualifications: Education: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, IT, or Environmental Science. - Additional technical certifications relevant to industry sectors are a plus. Professional Certifications: - IRCA/CQI Certified Lead Auditor in one or more Standards Experience: - Minimum 5 years of relevant industry or auditing experience. - Minimum 1520 third-party audits conducted (as Lead or Support Auditor). [Preferred] - Exposure to diverse sectors like manufacturing, IT, pharma, infrastructure, services, etc. [Preferred] Skills & Competencies: - In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and audit methodology. - Familiarity with ISO 19011 auditing principles and techniques. - Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills. - Time and resource management across multi-location audits. - Professionalism, integrity, and result orientation. - Proficiency in MS Office Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): - Number of audits completed within schedule and quality standards. - Timeliness and accuracy of audit reports. - Client satisfaction and feedback. - Leads and referrals generated for business development. - Compliance with accreditation and internal audit performance reviews. Travel Requirements: - Willingness to travel extensively (6080%) across India and occasionally overseas. - Flexibility for hybrid audits (on-site and remote formats). Review & Development: - Annual performance appraisal based on audit output, quality, and client satisfaction. - Participation in competency evaluation, witnessed audits, and standard upgrades. - Access to continuous learning and development programs.