Lead Auditor (RJC)

Job Title: Lead Auditor Management Systems

Experience :- 3+ years

Location: Mumbai (with travel as required domestic & International both)

Working Days: Monday to Saturday

Role Overview:

The Auditor Management Systems is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting audits of client organizations to evaluate their compliance with applicable ISO standards. The auditor is expected to adhere to the principles of ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO 19011, ensuring audits are conducted with competence, impartiality, and consistency.

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 office 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 RJC, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001.
• 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 functions
• 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 always.
• Comply with company Indias 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. IIPL/JD/Technical/Auditor V:1 Information Classification: INTERNAL Page 2 of 3
• Promote companys 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, Chemistry, Science, or Environmental Science.
• Additional technical certifications relevant to industry sectors are a plus.(Jewellery sector, Diamond Industry)

Professional Certifications:

• IRCA/CQI Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry or auditing experience.
• Minimum 25 third-party audits conducted (as Lead or Support Auditor). (Preferred)
• Exposure to diverse sectors like Jewellery sector, Diamond Industry, manufacturing, IT, pharma, infrastructure, services, etc.

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.