Food Safety Auditor

FoodChain ID Group, Inc

2d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Leadership, supervising and project management
• Written, oral communication skills, presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office, auditing software systems, scheme databases
• 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 2nd and/or 3rd 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

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of Food Safety or Quality assurance experience in the food industry
• PCQI for human food
• American Society of Quality (ASQ) credential

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees