Senior Auditor, BRC Food Safety

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct third-party audits in accordance with SGS Certification protocols and relevant standards, such as FSSC22000, SQF, and BRC.

• Gather and evaluate adequate information to provide recommendations for certification.

• Execute certification audits in alignment with SGS global/local procedures and sector-specific schemes/standards.

• Assess audit evidence to determine whether registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.

• Comprehend, interpret, and utilize the SGS Certification System throughout all auditing processes.

• Work collaboratively with auditor teams during auditing processes.

• Ensure customers experience comprehensive audits that encompass SGS Certification's accredited activities.

• Support the training of other Auditors and Senior Auditors during scheduled audits or other training sessions.

• Engage in witness audits conducted by SGS or accreditation bodies.

• Maintain all credentials related to auditing.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Manager, Certification Audit or Manager, Technical Accreditation.

• Comply with internal standards, policies, and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience, including a minimum of 2 years in Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) or production.

• Successful completion of Lead Auditor training (minimum 3 days) based on ISO 19011.

• HACCP training (minimum 2 days).

• At least 2 hours of training in each of food fraud and food defense sessions, or PCQI human food.

• Scheme-specific training, such as BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 training, including a minimum 2-day auditor course.

• Strong foundation and understanding of the technical applications of the standards.

• Advanced proficiency in English and a strong preference for Spanish or French.

• Basic mathematical abilities.

• Basic reasoning skills/abilities.

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Proactive mindset and exceptional organizational abilities.

• Capability to respond effectively in high-pressure situations and make sound, well-founded conformity decisions during audits.

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and manage various projects while ensuring timely delivery of results.

• Demonstrate integrity, tact, and character in all interactions.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time, including travel by automobile/airplane and potential international trips.

• Weekend travel may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Employee assistance programs.

• 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting upon enrollment.

• Auditor Bonus Plan.

• Access to online training courses.

• Opportunities for virtual and classroom development experiences.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Paid time off.

• Family leave options.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.