Audit Coordination Leader

Company Description

“At QIMA, you feel like you belong from Day 1. You join a community of smart minds who not only innovate, but also support and inspire each other. Here, we own our work, have fun together, and make every day count.”  

The QIMA Story  

At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust.  

Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence.  

We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data.  

What sets us apart is our unique culture. Our 5,000 Qimates live and make decisions every day by our QIMA Values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to making things simple, we disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Are you ready to hop on this exciting ride with us and help us achieve our mission?

Job Description

We seek someone that will profit from our exponential growth, global presence and excellent working environment. Our interview process is highly selective.

As an Audit Coordination Leader, you will oversee and drive the performance of our audit coordination activities within the EMEA region. You will lead a team of Audit Coordinators to ensure operational excellence, deliver high-quality service to clients, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and field auditors.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operational Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, train, and support a team of Audit Coordinators to ensure high productivity and service quality.
• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support onboarding and skill development of new team members.

Audit Planning & Scheduling

• Oversee audit schedule arrangements across the EMEA zone in alignment with client requirements and deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in service planning, considering scope, timelines, and resource availability.
• Escalate and resolve operational challenges to ensure service continuity.

Supplier & Auditor Relationship Management

• Supervise the supplier onboarding process and ensure smooth operational setup.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, inspectors, and auditors.
• Ensure teams provide timely support to field inspectors and auditors in day-to-day operations.

Resource Allocation & Optimization

• Strategically allocate auditors and inspectors based on expertise, location, and service type.
• Optimize routing, work distribution, and transport costs across the region.
• Implement data-driven decisions to improve scheduling efficiency.

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all audit coordination activities meet QIMA’s quality standards.
• Identify recurring issues and implement corrective or preventive actions.
• Contribute to operational enhancements, process improvements, and digital tool adoption.

Qualifications

It could be you, if you have:

• Excellent communication skills in English/French.
• A college degree or above, with major in Sciences, Business Administration, Logistic or any specialty linked to the Supply Chain.
• A high level of motivation, polyvalence, and outstanding organization skills.
• Some experience in quality control, trading, or manufacturing.

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