Lead Auditor Food & Beverage /Auditor Agro-alimentaire

DNV; Lyon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Pension scheme

Health-care benefits

Flexibility in work management

Opportunities for training

Job summary

DNV is looking for a Food Lead Auditor in Lyon, France. The role requires leading audits, writing detailed reports, and ensuring food safety compliance for clients. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in quality or food safety audits with relevant qualifications. DNV offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment.

The successful candidate will need strong analytical and communication skills, along with proficiency in both French and English. Opportunities for professional development and a great work-life balance are available.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in quality, food safety, or related audits.
• Experience in food processing audits or consulting.
• Ability to write audit reports in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits, write reports, and follow up on corrections.
• Manage audit campaigns and support customers.
• Maintain communication with management and customers.

Skills

Quality audits

Food safety inspections

Report writing

Customer orientation

Analytical skills

Education

IRCA training

HACCP training

BRCGS qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

DNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management, committed to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. We empower customers and stakeholders with reliable insights to support critical decisions.

Position Overview

Food Lead Auditor – Food Safety and Quality Assurance. The role involves leading audits, writing reports, and supporting customers in achieving safe and compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform audits, write reports and follow up on corrections and corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Work efficiently for DNV as required by instructions, the Quality system and in compliance with the contract between the customer and DNV.
• Maintain effective communication with line management, audit team members and customer stakeholders.
• Maintain/acquire auditor qualifications in accordance with DNV procedures.
• Develop and maintain a positive and constructive relationship with customers.
• Act as a team player and contribute to a positive and efficient working environment.
• Manage audit campaigns on major customer accounts.
• Get involved in technical issues to support operational and sales teams.
• Participate in collective work to implement and improve our organization.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of full‑time professional experience in quality, food safety, production, R&D or retail food safety audits/inspection.
• Minimum 40 hours IRCA training, 2 days HACCP training, and ideally IFS Food/Logistics, FSSC 22.000 or BRCGS qualification.
• Experience in food processing audits or consulting (up to 6 months creditable). ¹
• Strong ability to read, interpret audit protocols and work instructions.
• Ability to write comprehensive audit reports in French and English.
• Proficiency in MS Office and excellent customer orientation skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel as needed.
• Strong analytical, synthetic, and empathetic communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Pension scheme, profit share, health‑care benefits and wellness programmes.
• Flexibility to manage work in a way that suits you and promotes a healthy work‑life balance.
• Excellent working environment with engaged professionals.
• Coaching from colleagues through feedback and networking.
• Opportunities to develop technical and managerial skills via tailored training and leadership programmes.
• Part of a globally renowned organisation founded in 1864.

Additional Information

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates in accordance with applicable country‑specific laws and practices.