Lead Auditor - Social & Environmental Audits

• Audit Planning: Develop and implement effective audit plans as per the scheme requirements & standards.
• Compliance with TUVR Code of Ethics: Adhere to the TUVR Code of Ethics throughout the audit process, ensuring ethical conduct in all audits and interactions.
• Onsite Audits: Conduct through onsite audits as assigned, ensuring full compliance with client protocols and industry standards - Environmental & human rights audits & workers interview.
• Audit Report Preparation: Prepare detailed and accurate audit reports and ensure timely submission within established deadlines.
• Client Protocols: Conduct audits in accordance with TUVR and client protocols to proactively address and eliminate any potential client complaints.
• Operational Activities: Execute all operational activities in line with instructions from the Manager and ensure adherence to internal processes.
• Standard-Specific Audits: Conduct audits for social standards, ETP & various chemical related standards, environmental standards, HIGG FEM & human rights audits ensuring thorough documentation and compliance.
• Customer Query Resolution: Ensure customer queries are promptly addressed and responded to within 24 hours or the stipulated time frame as defined/agreed upon with the client.
• Training Completion: Complete all assigned training courses within the defined/target timeframe and participate in scheduled training courses.
• File Management: Manage audit files appropriately, ensuring retention and disposal as per company policy, in consultation with the Manager.
• Reporting: Update weekly and monthly reports as per head office or other selling office requirements, ensuring all necessary data is accurately captured.
• Equipment & Infrastructure: Ensure the company’s equipment and infrastructure are handled with care and are not mishandled or damaged during audits.
• Team Support: Provide assistance to the Supervisor/Manager for any other tasks or responsibilities as assigned.
• Achieving TUVR’s Annual Performance Goals and KPIs relating to audit schemes.
• Ensure adherence to the HSE roles, responsibilities & accountabilities as defined in MS-0047700-HSE Roles Responsibilities & Authorities.
• Comply and ensure implementation of the company’s and the customer’s Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Process requirements.
  

Experience & Further Qualifications

• To conduct (act as a lead auditor) audits for social audit schemes / human rights assignments & HIGG FEM, ETP assessment, energy & water audits, ZDHC/ MRSL & Chemical related audits.
• Must be an APSCA registered auditor & in good standing record under APSCA
• Must have a minimum of 4-5 years of social & human rights auditing experience covering multiple sectors.
• Knowledge of environmental standards, ETP, chemical related standards
• Must have auditing experience of textile, chemical, dyeing & processing industries and pharmaceutical industries mainly on environmental related check-points.
• Must possess – ISO 14001 certification & educational background on chemical & environmental studies.
• Must have working experience of 2nd party / 3rd party auditing agencies.