Auditor I

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

AUDITOR I

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Periodically conduct internal audits to assure conformance with corporate policies and procedures; local procedures, and department standard operating procedures [SOPs], to increase operational effectiveness and efficiency, implement internal control, safeguard assets and reduce business risks. Maintain NJ Headquarters ISO 9001 certification by assisting business and service divisions through ongoing communication; continuing training, data driven report as required; coordination of audit actions; corrective action facilitation; and, follow-up.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Acquires complete knowledge of major corporate policies and procedures as well as department SOPs by continual learning, comprehension, and analyzing existing documentation. Collaborate with various department analysts and management to obtain thorough understanding of diverse business processes. Be familiar with "Audit Programs/Audit Checklist" and results of previous audits.

2. Performs audit fieldwork under supervision in accordance with the corporate internal audit plan, covering plant sites, business divisions, and related departments. Collects objective evidence to support audit findings, observations; and, identifies opportunities for improvement. Maintains confidentiality and security of audit records.

3. Prepares "Corrective Action Report" and communicate to auditee. Present to, and consult with audited departments regarding audit observations / findings, and obtain official written responses from audited departments. Maintain 1) independence from departments being audited and 2) full confidentiality of all information; sharing information only with involved parties and with professional discretion.

4. Furnishes top management with objective "Audit Summary Report". Expeditiously communicates serious nonconformances to management. Follows-up with proposed countermeasure, including corrective and/or preventive actions. Makes recommendations for changes to policies and procedures, when needed.

5. Assists in maintaining the company's ISO 9001 certification at the NJ Headquarters. Supports internal ISO activities including conducting periodic self-assessments for divisions and departments, preparing documentation, and coordinating with the BSI external auditor under supervision. Provides assistance in ISO 9001 training and awareness sessions as needed.


6. Assists in Maintaining and improving Self-Audit System. Monitors dashboards for performances and prepares data-driven report for further recommendations.

7. Assists in the registration, distribution, and filing of company documents. Supports the maintenance of the Document Center to ensure document accuracy and accessibility.

8. Conducts ad hoc auditing assignments issued by EVP and corporate management team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred: 1 years business experience preferably within a manufacturing organization
• Command of English verbally, in comprehension skills, and, in the ability to create reports.
• Efficient use and application of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Depth of knowledge in statistical analysis and college level math skills.
• Prior experience with AS/400's Query Function is a plus
• Ability to synthesize meaningful insights from disparate sources of data
• Maintains a healthy level of auditor skepticism in all situations
• Bachelor (or higher) Degree - preferably in either Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting, Information Management, Statistics, Data Sciences or related field
• Pass, within 3 months, the examination of Internal Auditor Training for ISO 9001 as provided through a selected professional organization.
• Requires periodic business travel up to 15% of total working time (approximately 1-2 weeks per trip).

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Health Coverage and Perks


Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans


Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care


Short-term Disability


Long-term Disability


Group Term Life, Dependent and
Supplemental Life Insurance


Tuition Reimbursement


Work/Life Balance


10 Paid Holidays


Paid Time Off for a balanced life
(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)


FlexTime Available

Competitive Compensation


Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match,
Cash Balance, Pension Plan