[J67] | Auditor, Textiles

Job Overview
The contract Technical Specialist provides administrative support, assists in development of technical standards and program material as well as in quality control review for industry recognized certifications like Textile Exchange portfolio and Responsible Source. Program certification allows companies to leverage their certified products in the market and confirm compliance to specified criteria. The Technical Specialist actively supports the Program Manager in completing ongoing program maintenance, client billable work, conducting audits, ensuring conformance with corporate and program quality control requirements, and other tasks as assigned. This is a contract position.

Relevant Programs
Textile Exchange GRS, RCS, RAF, CCS, Responsible Source Standard.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Provide administrative support and facilitate communication between peers, clients, consultants and managers.
2. Assist in standards and program documentation.
3. Support quality control activities such as technical report reviews, program document control, document and track client conformance issues; internal and external accreditation audits.
4. Maintain a strong working knowledge of the standards relevant to certification programs.
5. Coordinate and assist in both onsite (if required) and desk audits for both domestic and international clients as assigned.
6. Complete clearly written audit reports following program requirements.
7. Support regional sales.
8. Training.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, science, technical or environmental field.
2. Fluent in English, both written and spoken communication.
3. Fluent in Spanish, both written and spoken communication.
4. Professional experience or working knowledge of manufacturing processes, third-party certification, or supply chain management.
5. Professional experience in both written and verbal client communication.
6. Professional experience in standards development.
7. Highly proficient at prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines.
8. Thrives in a deadline driven environment by completing complex tasks and deliverables on-time.
9. Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team.
10. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
11. Able to interpret standard requirements.
12. Detail-oriented.
13. COVID-19 vaccination status will be requested to support client requirements, as needed. Your response is optional.

Additional Preferred Skills

1. Professional and technical experience as a lead auditor in a relevant field.
2. Lead Auditor status in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SMETA, WRAP, Textile Exchange, SA8000 or other relevant standard.
3. Experience or working knowledge of textiles, plastics, jewelry, supply chains and sourcing.
4. Bilingual or Multilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, French, German, or Dutch both written and spoken.

Physical Requirements
This is an office based job, which could require travel to offsite customer sites. Sit 6+ hours per day. Keyboarding 6+ hours per day. Must be able to speak and listen to employees and customers in person and on the phone.

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Work Environment
CA Office, Emeryville or Remote, US - SCS, Working Remotely:
At this time, SCS Global Services is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. As part of our remote work, we want to ensure that our employees have what they need to work from home. We provide our new employees with a computer and can offer assistance in acquiring ergonomic necessities.

EEOC Statement: SCS Global Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SCS Global Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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