Auditor – Management Systems-PL

Job Title: Auditor – Management Systems

Department: Technical

Reporting to: Technical/Operations Manager or Certification Manager

Location: Ahmedabad (with travel as required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

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 17021-1 and ISO 19011, ensuring audits are conducted with competence, impartiality, and consistency. The role also contributes to business development by identifying new opportunities and referring potential clients through professional interactions and personal networks.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 ISOQAR procedures.

Coordinate with clients to finalize logistics and ensure audit readiness.

• 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.

• 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.

• Client Engagement
  
  

Interact professionally with client representatives across functions—Quality, EHS, IT, HR, Operations, and Management.

Provide clear and constructive feedback, explain audit findings, and guide clients on next steps without consulting.

• Compliance and Professional Development
  
  

Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, and ethical conduct at all times.

Comply with ISOQAR 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.

• Business Development Support
  
  

Identify potential business opportunities during client audits and share leads with the Business Development team.

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Promote ISOQAR’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 15–20 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 (60–80%) 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.

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