Senior Auditor, BRC Food Safety

SGS•Remote, REMOTE

2d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification company. The Senior Food Safety Auditor performs third-party audits in accordance with SGS Certification procedures and the requirements of applicable standards, such as FSSC 22000, SQF, and BRC. The role includes collecting and analyzing sufficient information to recommend certification and determining, based on audit evidence, whether registration should be recommended or continued. The auditor operates within SGS’s certification system and relevant global and local procedures, collaborates with audit teams, and helps customers receive audit coverage across SGS’s accredited certification activities. The position also supports the training of other auditors, participates in witness audits conducted by SGS or accreditation bodies, maintains audit credentials, and performs other activities as directed by the Certification Audit or Technical Accreditation Manager. The position may be located anywhere in the United States and involves travel up to 80% of the time, including possible international and weekend travel.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Food Science, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant industry experience, including at least 2 years in Quality, QA/QC, or production.
Successful completion of Lead Auditor training of at least 3 days based on ISO 19011.
HACCP training of at least 2 days, plus at least 2 hours each of food fraud and food defense training; alternatively, PCQI human food training and scheme-specific training, such as BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 training, including a minimum 2-day auditor course.
Strong background and knowledge of technical applications of the standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal, 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.
Travel up to 80% of the time by automobile or airplane; some international travel may involve flight times of 8 or more hours, and weekend travel may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Advanced English proficiency and either Spanish or French is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform certification audits in accordance with SGS global and local procedures and applicable sector-specific schemes and standards.
Collect and analyze sufficient information to make certification recommendations.
Determine from evidence obtained during audits whether registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.
Assimilate, understand, and apply the SGS Certification System in auditing activities.
Collaborate with audit teams 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.