Food Safety Lead Auditor – Contractor (Travel Required)

Nettitude Group; Bilbao; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

LRQA is seeking a Lead Auditor to independently verify quality and environmental management systems across the food industry. You will audit client sites alone or in teams, contributing to safer operations while traveling to various locations.

The role offers intellectual challenges, development opportunities, and a dynamic client environment. You will act as an expert, possessing strong regulatory knowledge, fluent FR and EN communication, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the food industry or a comparable field.
• 5+ years in quality management and food safety in the food sector.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 22000, BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000 and HACCP.
• 2+ years in dairy, meat, bakeries, drinks, or oil/fats sectors.
• Familiar with local laws and regulations.
• Proficient in French and English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel to locations abroad as needed.
• Analytical and proactive mindset; strong social skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify management systems in quality and environmental areas, mainly in the food industry.
• Examine and assess the implementation of client management systems nationwide.
• Broaden and deepen collaboration with relations and develop services.

Skills

Quality management

Food safety

ISO standards

Travel ready

FR/EN proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in food industry

Job description

LRQA is seeking a Lead Auditor to independently verify quality and environmental management systems across the food industry. You will audit client sites alone or in teams, contributing to safer operations while traveling to various locations.

The role offers intellectual challenges, development opportunities, and a dynamic client environment. You will act as an expert, possessing strong regulatory knowledge, fluent FR and EN communication, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across