SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Managing of Agricultural Product Schemes in accordance with the different Standard and accreditation requirements where applicable, as well as the SGS Global System and Product procedures. Lead auditor for the applicable standards and maintaining local accreditation for the relevant schemes.
Specific Responsibilities
- Managing and implementing of the different Agricultural Scheme requirements (Global G.A.P, Tesco Nurture, LEAF Marque, Supermarket Schemes and Organic)
- Audit planning and preparation of audit programs including international affiliates.
- Scheduling preparation activities and liaison with clients
- Auditor training and development
- Technical review of audit packs
- Certification decision on audits conducted as relevant.
- Maintaining local accreditation for Global G.A.P and implementing procedures to facilitate this.
- Implementing and adhering to accreditation or Scheme requirements as relevant
- Assist in the development, control and maintenance of system documents.
- Conducting audits based on the requirements of the Schemes, including but not limited to Global G.A,P, Tesco Nurture, LEAF Marque, Organic, HACCP, BRC, GMP audits and others
- Preparation of audit findings and reports
- Achieve performance targets and KPI's of the unit as applicable Achieve quality KPl's of audit pack submission to back-office Client follow-up visits as and when required.
- Assist with business development for BA business.
- Liaison with external stakeholders as and when required.
- Any other technical auditing tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
- Oversee the development of new training material and courses for the BA Division
- Presenting identified training courses as required
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-year tertiary qualification in Agriculture or related degree
- Meet Auditor's qualifications for Agricultural standards.
- Languages: Proficiency in English
- Proficient on MS Office, especially with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel programs
Additional Information
Required Skills and Experience
- Three years auditing experience and working experience/industry knowledge in the Agricultural sector.
- Knowledge and experience in project management and operations management
- Extensive knowledge in the application of ISOI 7065 requirements
- Able to interact with all levels of management, suppliers, and clients.
- Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls.
- Works well under pressure, challenges status quo.
- Proficiency in English - fluency in other languages would be advantageous.
- Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity.
- Attention to detail.
- Customer focus and service orientation
- Technical knowledge and experience in related field and in using management methods and tools.
- Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
- Administratively organized, timeous and correct reporting
- Good administrative and computer skills