Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor
The Lead Auditor is responsible for the overall management of the audit team and the audit process. Their specific responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing the audit plan
- Leading the audit team and ensuring that the audit is conducted in a professional and competent manner
- Evaluating the audit findings and preparing the audit report
- Communicating the audit results to the organization's management
- Following up on any corrective actions that are required
Responsibilities of an Internal Auditor
The Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting audits of the organization's management system to ensure that it is compliant with the requirements of the relevant ISO standard. Their specific responsibilities include:
- Planning and conducting audits of the organization's management system processes
- Evaluating the audit findings and preparing audit reports
- Communicating the audit results to the organization's management
- Following up on any corrective actions that are required
Both Lead and Internal Auditors play an important role in helping organizations to improve their management systems and achieve their performance goals.
In addition to the above, Lead and Internal Auditors for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001 standards must also be familiar with the specific requirements of each standard. They must also be able to audit integrated management systems, which combine the requirements of multiple ISO standards into a single system.
Lead and Internal Auditors should also be objective and independent in their work. They should not be involved in the day-to-day operation of the management system, and they should report their findings directly to the organization's top management.
Organizations that are certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and/or ISO 45001:2018 are required to conduct regular internal audits of their management systems. Lead and Internal Auditors can play a vital role in helping organizations to maintain their certifications and to continuously improve their performance.
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