Animal Feed Auditor - North America

SGS•Remote, REMOTE

3d•$81,165 - $103,000

About The Position

SGS is seeking an Animal Feed Auditor to perform third-party audits in accordance with SGS certification procedures and the requirements of applicable standards, such as GMP+, FAMIQS, GMP, SFSF, and HACCP. The auditor collects and analyzes information to support certification recommendations and determines, based on audit evidence, whether registration should be recommended or continued. The role may be located anywhere in the United States and involves travel up to 80% of the time, including possible international and weekend travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in animal feed/nutrition, food science, or bioscience.
At least 2 years of work experience and qualification as a Lead Auditor to HACCP, such as a third-party audit scheme (e.g., SQF).
At least 4 years of total work experience in Management Systems.
At least 2 years of experience in Feed/Food Safety Management Systems, included within the 4 years of Management Systems experience.
Knowledge of food/feed microbiology, food safety, chemistry, animal nutrition, animal production, animal health, Feed GMP, and Feed and Food HACCP.
Strong background and knowledge of technical applications of the standards.
Highest advanced level of English.
Basic mathematical skills.
Basic reasoning skills and abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Proactive attitude and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to react effectively in stressful situations and make clear, well-founded conformity decisions during audits.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects while delivering results on time.
Ability to act with integrity, tact, and character.
Ability to travel up to 80% of the time by automobile or airplane; some travel may be international with flights of 8 or more hours, and weekend travel may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in fields such as biology, chemistry, food engineering, pharmacy, agricultural engineering, nutrition, or zootechnology.

Responsibilities

Perform certification audits in accordance with SGS global and local procedures and applicable sector-specific schemes and standards.
Perform audit duties efficiently and in a commercially expedient manner.
Use evidence gathered during audits to determine whether registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.
Understand and apply the SGS Certification System in auditing activities.
Collaborate with other auditors during audit activities.
Provide customers with audit experience covering SGS’s accredited certification activities.
Assist in training other Auditors and Senior Auditors during planned audits or other training functions.
Participate in witness audits conducted by SGS or accreditation bodies.
Maintain all audit-related credentials.
Undertake other activities as directed by the Manager, Certification Audit or Manager, Technical Accreditation.
Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.