Director Audit Food Production

NSF•Ann Arbor, MI

37d

About The Position

The Director of Audit Food Production will be responsible for the audit delivery and scheduling functions in North America in support of the business unit’s global growth efforts. This critical role is responsible for the ensuring the efficient, timely, accurate and compliant delivery of audits in Food Production in North America. This role requires a strong working knowledge of the relevant schemes and standards, a data-driven mindset along with strong people leadership skills to drive revenue delivery, business process optimization and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Science or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of management experience in the food industry
Proven track record in P&L management and driving operational excellence
Strong experience in quality, cost control, and process optimization
Excellent leadership and team management abilities
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
In-depth knowledge of global regulatory standards and compliance in food and beverage industry
Results-driven and customer-focused

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategy to deliver audit services supporting the accelerated, profitable growth of the relevant business unit(s) in North America
Ensure client expectations for quality and accuracy of deliverables are consistently met
Manage resource qualifications & KPI's
Allocate and schedule audits in compliance with scheme requirements, key accounts, and business needs
Develop the annual operating plan for audit delivery and work closely with the business leaders and finance to accurately forecast revenue and expenses
Support development and execution of the 3-year strategy, the annual operating plan, and quarterly forecasts
Drive strong financial performance, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency
Lead continuous improvement and innovation initiatives to drive systemic gains in productivity
Proactively plan and ensure resources and capability to deliver services, in line with business plans and sales pipeline
Ensure compliance with accreditation, scheme owner and client requirements for training, calibration, quality and reporting requirements
Address client complaints and other escalation in coordination with business unit leadership
Identify opportunities for cross-training, automation and optimization of audit including use of AI where appropriate
Support the commercialization strategy including the identification of key growth bets
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
Ensure all operations comply with relevant regulations, corporate governance and quality requirements