Job Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 96,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

As the Senior Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA), you will perform third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures and the requirements for standards. The Senior Social Compliance Auditor is responsible to make relevant decisions concerning the audit process and to inform SGS as required to resolve issues outside the audit process. The Senior Social Compliance Auditor is responsible to collect and analyze sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification. They have the authority for the control and performance of auditing activities including planning and the control of other members of audit teams.

• Perform social compliance certification audits in conformance with the CSCA standards and ensure that such duties are performed in an efficient and commercially expedient way.
• Remain qualified for social audits and SMETA in line with SEDEX and CSCA requirement.
• Upon evidence gained during audits, provides with determination whether registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.
• Assimilates, understands and operates the SGS Certification System in all auditing activities. Liaises with the Product Managers, Technical Accreditation CBE and Manager, Technical Accreditation CBE regarding changes to its design and implementation.
• Responsible for the overall audit team, depending on the assignment.
• Controls/oversees activities of teams of Auditors during the audit, as needed.
• Collaborates with teams of Auditors during the auditing activities.
• Strives to provide customers with sufficient audit experience to cover the whole of SGS’s Certification's accredited activities.
• Assists in the training of other Auditors and Senior Auditors during planned audits or during other training functions.
• Actively participates in witness audits by SGS or accreditation bodies.
• Maintains all audit-related credentials.
• Undertakes any other activities as directed by the Manager, Certification Audit CBE or Manager, Technical Accreditation CBE.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science or food
• APSCA auditors with minimum RA status CSCA is required
• 5+ years’ work experience of proven management function in Food / Agri industry with minimum 2 years' work experience in code of conduct compliance assurance function or safety, environment & quality management system coordination.
• Minimum 3 years auditing experience and qualified as lead certification auditor including minimum two years as a social auditor
• Experience in delivering training is preferable.

Travel

• Travels up to 80% of the time - automobile / airplane, some travel might be international with flight time 8+ hours depending on the destination. Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization requirements

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, auditor bonus
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)
• Salary - $87,000-$115,000/yearly (based on experience)

Position anticipated to close June 1, 2026

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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