FSSC-SQF Auditor

LRQA • Houston, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

This is a home-based position with extensive travel required, performing business assurance assessments and recommending certification, deferral, suspension, or withdrawal of certification in accordance with FSSC22000 and ISO9001 management systems standards. The role involves actively building strong external and internal client relationships and producing accurate, insightful reports.

Requirements

• GFSI standard auditor certification (FSSC, SQF, BRC or IFS)
• Substantial experience in third party auditing/assessment to FSSC22000 and ISO9001 including system level auditing and process level auditing.
• A minimum of five years of full-time work experience in the food-chain-related industry, including at least two years of work in quality assurance or food safety functions within food production or manufacturing, retailing, inspection or enforcement, or the equivalent.
• Experience with a wide range of food products including but not limited to confectionary, dry and wet pet food, beverages, and other food products.
• Hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject (including studies in general microbiology, general chemistry, and food science).
• Possess a high standard of personal presentation, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a flexible attitude.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout North America, and occasionally overseas if needed.
• Keenly focused on client service excellence.
• Competent in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform business assurance assessments.
• Recommend certification, deferral, suspension, or withdrawal of certification in accordance with FSSC22000 and ISO9001 management systems standards.
• Actively build strong external and internal client relationships.
• Produce accurate, insightful reports.
• Work safely and robustly implement health and safety rules, instructions, and systems.
• Refuse any work that compromises your safety or health.
• Promptly report incidents including near miss and safety observations, accidents, and injuries.
• Flag any health and safety concerns with your line manager.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior