Job Description
Lead Food Safety Auditor (SQF, BRCGC, FSSC 22000) (Remote) Company Information For more than two decades, FoodChain ID has been at the on the forefront of the New Food industry providing expertise worldwide to navigate the requirements of an ever-growing demand for higher levels of transparency, accountability, safety, and sustainability. Our technical and business services include serving clean label, food safety, and sustainability claims through offerings of Non-GMO Project verification, USDA Organic certification, BRC and SQF food safety certification, and more. Today, more than 30,000 companies in over 100 countries rely on our industry-leading solutions. The FoodChain ID vision encompasses nothing less than assuring the safety, transparency, and integrity of the global food chain, one client and product at a time.
Summary At FoodChain ID we are committed to consistently delivering the highest levels of operation and service excellence in our industry. Our certification services department is currently seeking a Food Safety Auditor. This position reports to the Director, Certification Operations US in striving for world class completion of food safety certification.
Role and Responsibilities Technical, Certification and Auditing
- Current Lead Auditor credentials to one or more GFSI recognized schemes (BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000) as required by the CB, to achieve 100% utilization
- Provide technical support as required to the business, including sales, marketing, leadership, customers and administrative staff
- Be a member of the technical team and perform technical duties as necessary, including but not limited to technical reviews of audit reports, auditor training, witness audits, etc.
- Perform all external audits and technical duties to meet the CB, customer and certification schemes expectations and OKR’s as defined.
- Ability to travel up to 80% annually, with travel demands varying based on audit schedules and business needs.
Technical Knowledge and Skills - Working knowledge of customer audit programs. (Costco, McDonalds, etc)
- Working knowledge of relevant regulatory standards from agencies such as FDA, USDA, CFIA, etc.
- Working knowledge of auditing software system, checklists and corrective action management systems
Regulatory and Certification Knowledge - GFSI recognized food safety and quality audit schemes and lead auditor certification
- Basic knowledge of ISO 17065 and ISO 17021
- Key regulations that impact food certification, external audits, and clients
- Comprehensive and extensive knowledge in the following areas:
- Good manufacturing practices for food manufacturing and distribution
- Pre-requisite programs for the food industry
- Food safety plans and HACCP plans
- Quality auditing principles
- Relevant international standards
- Third-party audit schemes
Competencies - Leadership, supervising and project management
- Written, oral communication skills, presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office, auditing software systems, scheme databases
Qualifications and Education Requirements - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, or bioscience discipline from an accredited or recognized institution;
OR - Associate degree in a food-related or bioscience discipline with additional documented education and training that meets current GFSI Lead Auditor qualification requirements;
OR - Successful completion of a recognized food-related or bioscience education program that meets FSSC 22000 / ISO 22003-2 and GFSI Lead Auditor education requirements.
- Minimum of 5 years of Food Safety or Quality assurance experience in the food industry
- 2+ years performing 2 nd and/or 3 rd party audits for a recognized audit scheme
- Valid U.S. Driver’s license
- Lead Auditor training
- Auditor credential(s) in SQF, BRCGC, or FSSC 22000
Preferred Qualifications - 10+ years of Food Safety or Quality assurance experience in the food industry
- PCQI for human food
- American Society of Quality (ASQ) credential
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Worldwide,