Job Title: Lead Internal Auditor – QMS, EMS & OHMS

Experience: 7+ Years in ISO Auditing, Compliance, Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

Skills: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Internal Auditing, Lead Auditing, Compliance Management, Risk-Based Auditing, CAPA Management, Audit Reporting, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement

Location: Philippines

We at Coforge are hiring a Lead Internal Auditor with expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHMS).

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute internal audits across:
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems (QMS)
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHMS)
Develop and maintain the annual internal audit schedule covering all applicable standards and business functions.
Conduct risk-based and process-based audits to evaluate compliance with ISO requirements, organizational policies, and regulatory obligations.
Review policies, procedures, records, controls, and supporting evidence for conformity with management system requirements.
Evaluate organizational compliance related to leadership, planning, operations, performance evaluation, and continual improvement.
Identify and document non-conformities, observations, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Review and approve audit findings, corrective actions, and audit reports.
Lead follow-up audits and validate the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Provide audit status updates, management reports, and escalation support for unresolved findings.
Support management reviews through audit insights, trend analysis, and compliance reporting.
Ensure audit activities are conducted with impartiality, integrity, and confidentiality.
Mentor and support Internal Auditors and Senior Auditors in audit planning, execution, and reporting.
Stay updated on industry standards, regulatory requirements, and audit best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Quality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Internal Auditing, Compliance, Quality, Environmental, or Health & Safety Management Systems.
Certified ISO Lead Auditor.
Strong experience conducting audits against:
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 45001:2018
Strong understanding of risk-based auditing methodologies and process-based audit approaches.
Experience performing audit planning, execution, reporting, and corrective action validation.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional certifications in Quality, Environmental, or Occupational Health & Safety Management.
Experience in multinational organizations, BPO, Shared Services, Manufacturing, or Technology environments.
Exposure to integrated management systems and regulatory compliance audits.

Key Skills & Competencies

Internal Auditing
Lead Auditing
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Compliance Management
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Audit Reporting & Documentation
Risk Assessment
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Leadership & Coaching
Problem Solving & Decision Making

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented audit professional who can effectively lead internal audit activities, ensure compliance with ISO standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate should be able to:

Lead audit programs with minimal supervision.
Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and occupational health & safety standards.
Drive closure of audit findings through effective corrective action management.
Influence stakeholders and management teams to strengthen governance and compliance.
Mentor junior auditors and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.

Lead Auditor