American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

SA 8000 Certification Auditor – 1099

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting audits related to Social Accountability, Quality Control, and Health & Safety, with a strong focus on compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively lead audit processes and maintain documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Social Accountability AuditsQuality AssuranceHealth & Safety Risk ManagementSA 8000 ComplianceExcellent Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Review management system manuals and associated documentation for compliance with requirements and applicable codes and/or standards
  • Plan, schedule, and conduct initial, surveillance, and re-certification audits
  • Prepare and maintain audit logs and all other required documentation
  • Prepare and issue reports and recommendations for certification
  • Lead introductory and closing meetings at client facilities
  • Maintain audit independence
  • Complete audit reports and other required post-audit activities
  • Perform other necessary duties within experience and capabilities as required
  • Report to the Operations, Country, or District Manager; no direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited university, preferably in an engineering/technical discipline, or equivalent quality experience
  • Previous experience with Social Accountability, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Environmental, or Safety & Health related activities, including auditing experience
  • Minimum three (3) years of industry experience, typically in Health & Safety (risk management) and/or knowledge of labor legislation
  • Previous experience with Social Accountability audits including SA 8000 (must), SEDEX, SMETA, and CSR
  • Familiarity with appropriate system standards
  • Competence in the areas to be assessed
  • Comfortable with extensive domestic travel (50%+)
  • Excellent decision-making and organization skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with moderate supervision
  • Teamwork
  • Concern for accuracy and timeliness of work performed
  • Flexibility in achieving duties
  • Working knowledge of the SAI and/or SEDEX databases
  • Ability to obtain working knowledge of the ABS Quality Evaluations Quality & Environmental Management System
  • APSCA CSCA status preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance (PPO and HD)
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Disability leave programs
  • Parental leave program
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation time
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements

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Hard Skills
Audit PlanningAudit ReportingCompliance ReviewDocumentation MaintenanceRisk Management
Soft Skills
Decision-MakingOrganizationTeamworkFlexibilityConcern for Accuracy
Tools & Technologies
SAI DatabaseSEDEX DatabaseABS Quality Evaluations System
Certifications & Qualifications
APSCA CSCA Status
Industry Keywords
Social AccountabilityQuality ControlQuality AssuranceEnvironmental StandardsLabor Legislation