Technical manager for product conformityThe VITO Consulting Group

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide technical guidance to all certification centres to achieve Quality goals and performance standards
Provide higher level of decision with regards to technical issues of the product conformity assessment process including any discrepancy that may occur between certification centers and inspecting affiliates
Provide technical advice and guidance for further development of the conformity assessment programs according to the business strategy
Develop new policies, rules, instructions for existing and new product conformity assessment contracts
Issue technical guidelines and policies to ensure continuous and consistent adherence to business rules, country instructions and other technical requirements for inspection body (ISO/IEC 17020) and product certification body (ISO/IEC 17065).
Ensure compliance of certification centre to relevant standards e.g. ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17065, etc.
Trade Facilitation through appropriately attuned technical policies for all PCA contract teams following Conformity Assessment Instructions, TFS Business Rules and all other related references.
Provide direction and coaching to the certification centre leaders in the areas of technical direction and policy clarification
Update himself/herself with the recent developments in the area of international rules, regulations, policies and practices pertaining to Conformity Assessment.
Report to Management any breach of integrity, solicitation for, or offer of, an improper payment or advantage coming to his/her knowledge.
Assist in the maintenance of the Quality Management System
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering
At least 7 years of experience in the industry and in any combinations of the following fields:
Technical regulations (WTO-TBT rules)
Standardization
Quality Assurance
Laboratory Testing
Conformity Assessment (certification/accreditation)
Management Systems Auditing (QMS,EMS, etc.)
Competent knowledge of all aspects of trade, export procedures, international trade practices, technical regulations and documentation. Trade experience in import or export or customs brokerage and/or banking procedures an advantage
Complete understanding and expertise in product certification or conformity assessment process, essential product specifications, and applicable standards as well as customs classification rules.
Product Technical expertise and/or Language Skills expertise an advantage
At least 5 years as a Manager in a medium to large size organization. Management experience in the areas of Production Process Assembly and/or Trade Data Assembly is an advantage.
Good knowledge of ISO 17020 and the ISO 17065 standards.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Must be willing to work in Alabang, Muntinlupa and amenable to shifting schedules
The VITO Consulting Group

Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Permanent
Full-time