Scheme Manager - Organic Inputs

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Control Union Certifications, at Navi Mumbai, India for SCHEME MANAGER – ORGANIC INPUTS (AGRICULTURE). 

As a Scheme Manager – Organic Inputs you will be responsible for the application of organic agriculture inputs and regulatory requirements and principles against established standards and protocols. The position requires good communication. Applicants must have extensive knowledge of the agriculture inputs industry. You will be responsible for identification of risks and opportunities, development and assessment of programs and facilitation and monitoring of correct and efficient execution of the organic agriculture inputs related programs.

Are you committed to integrity, quality, and a self-driven, systematic, service-oriented person and do you want to be part of our international network? Then we are looking for you!

Tasks and responsibilities

• Identification of risks and opportunities to the certification program. Identify means and methods for assessments, tracking changes in rules and regulations.
• Development and maintenance of information for marketing and offers.
• Provide and define interpretation to enable efficient and correct operation of the certification program.
• Identify and define training requirements. And impart trainings for concerned team members.
• Monitoring of the organization and environment on efficient and correct operation of the certification program.
• Identify improvements for the system (means and methods), identify and report omissions to QM, identify qualification criteria.
• Maintain accreditation/ recognition, facilitate accreditation visits,
• Follow up on NC’s from accreditation visits.
• As a Case Officer, address complaints of bribery, fraud, concerns, and whistleblowing and handle sanctions.
• Maintaining good relation with the clients.
• Maintaining contact with the Certifier (Certification Manager) on regular basis.
• Keeping upbreast of all the Certifications Programmes offered by the company and about the industry regulations, standards, and best practices relevant to the organic agriculture regulations and inputs approvals.
• Keeping abreast of developments, issues and legislative changes pertaining to related industry sectors.

Requirements

• Graduate in Agriculture Chemistry or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in agriculture inputs/ agro chemical industry
• Minimum 1 year experience should be of auditing as a qualified auditor under a national organic program such as USDA-NOP, EU, JAS, NPOP, KO or under RSPO/ any other agriculture certification program
• Lead Auditor course of ISO 9001/ 14001 would be advantageous
• Knowledge of microbiology/ biochemistry/ biotechnology & ISO 17065 is preferred
• Good command of English in speech and in writing
• Excellent presentation skills
• Resourceful, fast learner with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with MS Office

Our Company

From our roots in agricultural inspections, Control Union have been operating for over 100 years and by now are engaged in many fields including inspections, certifications, logistics, collateral management and risk management etc. Our in-depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain in many industries including agriculture, textile, energy, forestry and sustainability etc.

Disclaimer: Please do not expect our team to respond if you do not meet the specified requirements.