About the job
Main Purpose of the Job:
As the Global Product and Accreditation Manager for Forest Management Certification at SGS, you will oversee the FSC Forest Management accreditation and provide guidance on local PEFC FM accreditations. Your leadership will be pivotal in advancing the growth of our Forest Management business within the Global Forestry Team.
Reporting Structure:
You will report directly to the Global Head of Forestry and Nature.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the global strategy and development of the Business Assurance (BA) Forest Management certification sector, including FSC FM and PEFC FM.
- Manage FSC Forest Management accreditations while supervising local PEFC FM accreditations.
- Coordinate audits of accreditation bodies, ensuring prompt and effective resolution of any findings.
- Address complaints and appeals following SGS policy, procedures, and accreditation standards.
- Prepare necessary documentation for Advisory Board meetings.
- Guarantee certification competence, overseeing auditor approvals and sign-offs in the role of Technical Approval Authority (TAA).
- Supervise quality management initiatives and track the performance of SGS affiliates.
- Conduct internal technical audits aligned with the global audit plan.
- Coordinate Level 1 (L1) audits in line with accreditation scopes.
- Ensure thorough technical reviews of certification reports, maintaining compliance with accreditation standards and fostering solid certification decision-making processes.
- Provide timely technical assistance to designated SGS affiliates and maintain accurate records in accordance with accreditation mandates.
- Ensure the ongoing accuracy of the FSC database and compliance with SGS's quality and safety protocols.
- Conduct FSC Forest Management audits as needed.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by your direct line manager.
Specific Authorities:
- Stop the use of any equipment that poses a safety risk or enter hazardous areas without proper training and protective gear, reporting issues to higher management.
- Cease activities that may compromise service quality and report such situations to higher authorities.
- Initiate formal improvement requests when system deviations, potential improvements, or nonconformities are identified.
