Lead Auditor

Lead Auditor

A Lead Auditor following authorities and responsibilities-
Authorities-
Approve the audit notification & plan
He/she is in-charge of the entire audit process in the capacity of team leader.
Define auditor’s roles (team assignments), advice the auditors in classification of findings. His authority on the classification is final unless subject to appeal by the client.
Authorized to close previous findings
Authorized to accept the correction and corrective action plan for NCs and Observations
Has an authority to call off an audit if his/her perception indicates that the audit objectives cannot be achieved.
Has an authority to recommend certification, continuation, expansion/reduction of the certification scope, recertification, certificate transfer, suspension, withdrawal of certificate based on the conclusion of the audit.
Responsibilities-
Prepare the audit notification & plan
Managing, dire...