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Summary

As part of TÜV Rheinland’s North American auditing team, the FCCA Auditor will conduct factory capability and capacity assessments (FCCA) as per Walmart's protocol. The role requires evaluating production planning systems, quality processes, workforce capacity, and order fulfillment capabilities of suppliers manufacturing for Walmart and Sam’s Club.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• ■Conduct FCCA and Quality Management System audits in line with Walmart’s FCCA audit protocol and relevant accreditation requirements. May lead audit team and be responsible for successful accomplishment of the assigned project
• ■Assess management systems and verify production capacity, manufacturing systems, and quality control practices.
• ■Analyze production flow, line balancing, machinery, and staffing capacity.
• ■Identify discrepancies and non-conformities with Walmart’s capability requirements.
• ■Inform client management through verbal and written communication of compliance issues, relevant standards and audit findings.
• ■Prepare detailed audit reports and submit findings on Walmart’s designated platform or TÜV Rheinland’s report templates.
• ■Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Quality Management System auditing and Walmart audit policies and related supply chain compliance programs.
• ■Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities

• ■Must be articulate, professional, and be customer service oriented.
• ■Must have excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• ■Must have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task.
• ■Must have excellent analytical skills.
• ■Knowledge of company policies and procedures as well as business practices and product information.
• ■Knowledge of the company’s services and dependencies within all services offered.
• ■Ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• ■Knowledge of MS Office.
• ■Ability to travel a significant amount of time. May include international travel. Valid Passport and Driver’s License required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• ■Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• ■Minimum 3 years’ experience in factory audits or manufacturing management.
• ■Successful completion of Walmart FCCA auditor training and certification (Training will be provided by the company).
• ■Knowledge of production planning, workflow analysis, and lean manufacturing.
• ■Strong reporting, analytical, and communication skills.
• ■Willingness to travel within North America (up to 80% travel may be required).
• ■ISO 9001 / Quality Management System auditor qualification is a plus.
• ■APSCA ASCA status is a plus.

Supervisory Requirements

Direct: None

(During the audits may lead the audit team as a lead auditor)

TUV Rheinland North America EEO Statement

As a global business, TUV Rheinland North America relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. TUV Rheinland North America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.