Certification Manager, CP at SGS North America Inc. in Suwanee, Georgia

Job Description:

Company Description



SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.



Job Description




SUMMARY



This role is responsible to manage an organization within SGS that reviews and certifies products in several Conformity Assessment areas including CB Scheme, Energy Star and NRCan.



JOB FUNCTIONS



•Responsible as the Scheme owner for IECEE and Energy Efficiency schemes and primary contact for accreditation bodies.


•Has 100% responsibility for the leadership, performance, and development of related quality system documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements.


•Conduct quality and technical audits of related SGS facilities and on time corrective action review and closure.


•Function as a Certification Reviewer or Certifier in one or more of the Conformity Assessment areas including IECEE, Energy Efficiency, NRTL and IECEx


•Manage the authorization of the global team of Reviewers and Certifiers responsible for day-to-day conduct of performing conformity assessments.


•Participate in technical committees and industry associations to keep up to date on requirements


•Handle general administrative functions to support the certification team


•Host technical meetings to update Certification Reviewers and Certifiers on latest Conformity Assessment requirements.


•Function as a conformity assessment resource to engineering staff and customers.


•Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.


•Performs other duties as assigned.



Qualifications




EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



•BSEE, BSCS or equivalent degree and Required


•Minimum 7 years of experience in Conformity Assessment in IECEE, Energy Efficiency, NRTL or IECEx. Required


•OR equivalent combination of education and experience


•Authorized certification reviewer or certifier by another conformity assessment body. Preferred



KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES



•Working knowledge of IECEE, Energy Efficiency, NRTL and/or IECEx regulatory requirements Required


•Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Required


•High level of accuracy and good presentation skills. Required


•Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Required


•Ability to communicate effectively with SGS personnel and clients outside the US Preferred


•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good team spirit and adaptability. Required


•Computer Skills: Proficient in Excel and Office 365 applications. Required



COMPUTER SKILLS



•Proficient in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook).



TRAVEL



•Travels up to 20% of the time. Some travel may be international.