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QHSE / Social Compliance Auditor in Barcelona

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Oct)

QIMA

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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QIMA is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Barcelona.

The role

Job Description

You will be expected to:

Audit the manufacturing sites of our clients’ suppliers, sometimes without warning. Your areas of attention will include labor rights, health and safety, environmental security, and others, according to the applicable international standard or the client’s in-house procedure
Be alert to any violations, staying vigilant when dealing with factory management, and recording all your findings in detailed reports, to be delivered to the client
Approach your job with utmost integrity, as your conduct during an audit can have lasting consequences for the supplier, factory staff, and our clients

We may also request you to:

Provide your expertise in client meetings, to create custom quality control procedures based on their specific requirements
Contribute your ideas for improving the quality of our Operations projects

Qualifications

It could be you, if you have:

A higher education degree in Engineering, Law, Economics, Social Sciences or a related major.
A Master's degree.
3+ years of experience conducting QHSE and social audits.
SMETA/BSCI/SA8000/WRAP or mixed audits done in recent 12 months is a plus
Good command of Spanish and English (spoken and written)

About QIMA

QIMA is a global provider of quality assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services, helping brands, retailers, and food manufacturers ensure product quality, safety, and compliance across their supply chains. The company operates in over 80 countries, with a strong focus on consumer goods, food, and social compliance auditing, and employs a large network of auditors and inspectors worldwide.

In Spain, QIMA has a significant presence, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, serving as a hub for its operations in Southern Europe. The company actively hires international professionals, particularly for roles like food inspectors, quality control auditors, and data-driven positions, offering freelance and part-time opportunities that are attractive to relocators. Their work culture is dynamic and project-based, with a strong emphasis on technology and data-driven decision-making, making it a relevant option for international professionals with backgrounds in food science, quality assurance, or supply chain management.

Founded: 2005
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Hong Kong, China
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

QIMA frequently hires freelance and part-time inspectors, which can be a flexible entry point for international professionals.
The company operates in over 100 countries, offering opportunities for international travel and assignments.
Spain is a key market for QIMA, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, and they actively recruit local talent.
The company's work culture is described as fast-paced and technology-driven, with a strong emphasis on data and digital tools.
QIMA offers roles in food safety, quality control, and social compliance auditing, which are niche but growing fields in Spain.

In their own words

About the company & team

At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust.

Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence.

We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data.

What sets us apart is our unique culture. Our 6,000 Qimates live and make decisions every day by our QIMA Values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to making things simple, we disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Are you ready to hop on this exciting ride with us and help us achieve our mission?

Our Consumer Products Division is dedicated to helping brands, retailers and manufacturers worldwide deliver safe, quality and ethically made products to their consumers. Every day at work, our inspectors, auditors, and lab techs use their expertise to help safeguard the products you use every day in your home: from clothes and footwear to toys and baby products, to electronics, appliances, and furniture. 

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