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Job Description: The GOTS & TE Standards Auditor is responsible for conducting audits of textile facilities to verify compliance with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Textile Exchange (TE) standards such as OCS, RCS, GRS, and CCS. This role involves evaluating production processes, environmental practices, supply chain traceability, and social compliance requirements. The auditor ensures impartial assessment and accurate reporting to support certification decisions. Key Responsibilities 1. Audit Planning & Preparation Review client documentation, scope certificates, production processes, and material flow data. Prepare audit plans, risk assessments, and checklists according to GOTS and TE standard requirements. Coordinate audit schedules with clients and certification bodies. 2. On-site & Remote Audits Conduct opening meetings, explain audit objectives, and confirm audit scope. Assess compliance in areas such as: Fiber/material traceability Chemical management Environmental management systems Social compliance criteria (GOTS Chapter 3; TE social requirements) Storage, trading, and processing activities Inspect production lines, warehouses, documentation, and worker facilities. Interview management and workers to verify on-ground practices. 3. Documentation Review Verify transaction certificates (TCs), purchase/sales records, and mass balance. Assess chemical inventories, MSDS records, wastewater reports, and testing data. Evaluate internal control systems, subcontractor management, and training records. 4. Reporting & Certification Support Prepare detailed audit reports, non-conformity (NC) statements, and corrective action requests (CARs). Communicate NCs clearly to clients and review proposed corrective actions. Submit complete audit packages to the certification decision committee. 5. Continuous Compliance Improvement Stay updated on revisions to GOTS and TE standards. Participate in auditor training, calibration workshops, and witness audits.

Job Shift: Day Shift

Career Level: Mid Level

Functional Area: Third party

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