Lead Auditor Consumer Products

SGS United Kingdom Limited; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company is seeking a Lead Auditor for Consumer Products to conduct professional audits and maintain high service delivery standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Technical Management or QA roles, be a registered GFSI Auditor, and possess knowledge of relevant food industry standards. This role is essential for fostering effective customer relationships and is primarily remote but ideally based in the Midlands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in Technical Manager or QA roles.
• Registered GSFI Auditor for BRCGS Consumer Products.
• Experience in food and packaging manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional audits according to established procedures.
• Maintain high service delivery standards for effective customer relationships.
• Be multi-skilled in food-related standards, primarily BRCGS.

Skills

Technical Management

Quality Assurance

GFSI Audit Knowledge

Food Industry Standards Familiarity

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS's Business Assurance division helps companies build trust and manage risk through certification, audits, training, and advisory services—empowering them to meet global standards and boost performance.

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Auditor Consumer Products

Job Type: Casual Contract

Location: UK Remote – Ideally Midlands based due to travelling

Salary: Up to £550 per day

Industry: Business Assurance

As a Consumer Products Lead Auditor, you will be responsible for conducting professional audits in accordance with established procedures, maintaining a high standard of service delivery that ensures effective customer relationships, and being multi‑skilled in a variety of food‑related standards—primarily for BRCGS Consumer Products along with non‑GFSI related standards and any 2nd Party Audit requests.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of work experience in positions with significant Technical Manager or QA responsibility in relevant technologies and industries.

Must be registered as a GSFI Auditor for BRCGS Consumer Products with multi‑skilled categories.

Experience in a range of CP industry processing sectors such as: Coke, charcoal, refined petrol products, cosmetics and household chemicals, contact lens solutions, paper/fabricated paper including sanitary, stationery, tableware, and/or tissues.

Experience in food and/or packaging manufacturing process.

Experience of retailer‑led 2nd Party Audits – non-accredited.

Additional Information

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