ISO 9001 & BA9000 Lead Internal Auditor, Document Controller & QMS Specialist

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced ISO 9001 & BA9000 Lead Internal Auditor, Document Controller & Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist to support and strengthen our Quality Management System across multiple manufacturing sites.

This role serves as a key quality systems subject matter expert leading internal audit, ensuring disciplined document and change control, supporting external and certification audits, and driving consistency and best practice sharing across sites. The position plays a critical role in audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead the internal audit program across multiple sites, including planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting
• Conduct ISO 9001 and BA9000 internal audits and support external, certification, and customer audits
• Issue clear audit reports, identify nonconformances and opportunities for improvement, and track corrective action follow up

• Own and maintain the QMS document control system across all supported sites
• Manage document change requests (new, revised, obsolete), including approval routing and publication of controlled documents
• Ensure consistent document standards, version control, and access to current, approved documents
• Support training and communication related to document changes and system updates

• Maintain QMS effectiveness and ISO/BA9000 compliance across the site network
• Monitor changes to standards and regulatory requirements and communicate impacts to stakeholders
• Provide QMS and ISO expertise to site Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Leadership teams
• Analyze audit results and system data to identify trends and drive system level improvements
• Promote standardization and best practice sharing across sites to strengthen QMS maturity
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5+ years of experience in quality auditing, quality systems, or QMS support
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001; experience with BA9000 strongly preferred
• Proven experience with internal audits, document control, and quality system maintenance
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to multiple sites

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO Lead Auditor or Certified Internal Auditor
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or similar certification
• Experience supporting multi site manufacturing organizations
• Continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, A3, etc.)

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.