Global Product and Accreditation Manager – Forest Management Certification

Role Overview

• Manager of the SGS Global Forest Management Certification business, responsible for FSC Forest Management accreditation and oversight of local PEFC FM accreditations
• Supports the Global Forestry Team in the development and growth of the Forest Management business
• Lead the global development of the Business Assurance (BA) Forest Management certification business (FSC FM and PEFC FM)
• Manage the FSC Forest Management accreditation and oversee, support, and supervise local PEFC FM accreditations
• Coordinate accreditation body audits and ensure timely and effective closure of accreditation findings
• Manage complaints and appeals in accordance with SGS policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements
• Prepare and provide required information for Advisory Board meetings
• Ensure certification competence, including auditor approval and sign‑off of certification functions in the role of Technical Approval Authority (TAA)
• Oversee quality management activities and monitor the performance of SGS delivering affiliates
• Coordinate and conduct internal technical audits in line with the global internal audit plan
• Coordinate Level 1 (L1) audits within the scope of the accreditations
• Coordinate and oversee technical reviews of certification reports to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements and robust certification decision‑making
• Perform technical reviews of Forest Management reports as required
• Provide timely technical support and guidance to assigned SGS affiliates
• Ensure that all records are properly maintained in accordance with accreditation requirements
• Ensure the accurate and ongoing maintenance of the FSC database
• Ensure compliance with all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
• Conduct FSC Forest Management audits as assigned, where required
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager

Requirements

• Tertiary education in Forest Management or equivalent professional training and work experience
• Forest Management Lead Auditor
• Chain of Custody Lead Auditor of advantage
• Experience with the Management of Accreditations and cooperation with Accreditation Bodies
• FSC FM Lead Auditor experience
• Business Management experience
• Operations experience in an accredited environment
• Work experience in Forestry
• Highly developed presentation skills and ability to interact effectively with senior government officials, and senior management of organizations
• Multiple language proficiency an advantage

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and hybrid model
• SGS university and Campus for continuous learning options
• Benefits platform