Sustainability Auditor (APSCA)

Summary:

SCS Global Services seeks a contract APSCA Sustainability Auditor to conduct audits to ensure the quality and integrity of the following Sustainability Certification Programs: SMETA. Contract auditor must be at the APSCA Registered or Certified Level. This is a contracted position for auditors located anywhere in the U.S. or Canada.

The Sustainability Auditor is responsible for conducting audits on site in accordance with requirements of the SMETA program and with SCS’ quality and code of conduct standards. Auditors will conduct field audits in the United States with potential to work in Latin America dependent on language ability. Candidates must be willing to travel regionally and receive at least 20 audit assignments per year. Travel-related expenses are reimbursed by SCS.

SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audits) is one of the world’s most widely used social compliance audits for farms, factories, processing plants or manufacturing facilities. Based on the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) base code, International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions and local country laws, SMETA audits include assessment of labor standards, human rights, worker health and safety, environmental compliance, and business ethics performance. Sedex houses one of the world’s leading collaborative platforms for buyers and suppliers to store, share and report on ethical and social compliance audit information quickly and easily.

SCS is a proud Affiliate Audit Company (AAC) of Sedex currently auditing in the U.S., Mexico, Latin America, and Canada.

For more information about SMETA, visit www.scsglobalservices.com/services/smeta-social-audit

And www.sedex.com/our-services/smeta-audit/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct on-site audits of farms, factories, processing plants or manufacturing facilities to verify compliance with the SMETA program requirements based on the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) base code. Complete audit checklist(s) and submit timely audit reports to SCS program personnel. Additional responsibilities include assisting in internal report review from other auditors; attendance of and supporting at trainings; and/or peer-evaluation of other regional subcontractors.

Relevant Programs/Services/Schemes:

• SMETA

Qualifications:

• APSCA Registered Auditor or Certified Auditor level
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g. Agricultural/Crop Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Food Science, etc.)
• certified lead auditor QMS,EMSW,OH lead auditor course plus an IRCA* certified social auditing skills conversion course or acceptable alternative of equivalent length and content.
• Health and safety or environmental systems training
• Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish
• In depth knowledge of national and local laws and their application to a social systems audit
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
• Excellent technical writing, observation and data management skills
• Strong communication abilities and demonstrated abilities in critical analysis preferred
• Ability to complete time-sensitive projects and to provide realistic deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Initiative and ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Must be able to lift and carry 15 pounds.
• Must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone. Auditing may require international travel and extensive hours in the field.
• Must be able to walk through facilities, including up and down stairs, ladders, over uneven terrain, and work in varying climates and indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required. Medical and religious accommodations will also be considered.

Additional Preferred Skills:

• ISO 9001, ISO 19011 or equivalent quality management systems training preferred
• International standards including ILO conventions and clients requirements