Sr. Inspector - Organic

FoodChain ID Group, Inc; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

FoodChain ID Group, Inc is seeking a Senior Inspector for Organic Certification in Mumbai. The role requires a seasoned professional to oversee audits and mentor a team of Inspectors. Key responsibilities include conducting audits, ensuring quality compliance, and managing evaluation documentation.

Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 7 years of experience, coupled with training in organic standards. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a global framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of combined experience in auditing, certification, or agriculture.
• Relevant training on organic standards and ISO 17065 familiarity.
• Experience with HACCP or Food and Feed Safety is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits for organic certification.
• Lead and mentor a team of Inspectors.
• Document audit findings and manage non-conformity reports.

Skills

Auditing

Certification standards knowledge

Leadership

Quality management systems

Education

University degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Senior Inspector – Organic Certification

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: Minimum 7 years

Location: Mumbai

Department: Organic Certification

Reporting To: Technical Reviewer

Company Overview

FoodChain ID is a global leader in food safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability solutions. We support organizations across the food and agriculture value chain with certification, advisory, and data‑driven services that help bring safe, compliant, and sustainable products to market. With teams across the globe, we combine deep technical expertise with practical, market‑focused solutions to help customers navigate complex regulatory and certification landscapes.

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned professional with a strong background in organic certification to step into a senior role within our inspection team. As a Senior Inspector, you will bring both technical expertise and mentoring ability to the table, overseeing audit execution, driving quality across the division, and playing a key role in the development of our Inspectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the planning, execution, and documentation of audits.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor Inspectors, serving as their direct superior within the Certification Division.
• Conduct and document witness inspections of Inspectors as part of competence evaluation, authorisation, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Carry out lead audits of Inspectors at least once a year or as required, with findings documented and reported to the Division Head.
• Compose audit teams and ensure all team members meet the required competence and independence criteria in accordance with ISO 17065 and NPOP accreditation requirements.
• Ensure all participating personnel have signed the Confidentiality Agreement and relevant work instructions prior to the commencement of any evaluation.
• Obtain the relevant legal basis, including applicable laws, executive orders, and industry schemes, before completing any evaluation.
• Fill out and manage non‑conformity reports.
• Arrange all measures related to certification with the applicant.
• Engage in professional collaboration with Inspectors and scheme owners and participate as a member of the evaluation team.
• Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in accordance with FCID’s impartiality, confidentiality, and independence requirements.
• Undertake any other related tasks as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree or a comparable qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, Aquaculture, Apiculture, or Animal Husbandry.
• Minimum of two years of experience in auditing, certification, agriculture, food processing, or a related field.
• Relevant training on organic standards and knowledge of quality management systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 17065 and NPOP accreditation requirements.
• HACCP or Food and Feed Safety training is preferable.
• ISO auditor qualification is preferable.
• Qualified for USDA‑NOP, Organic EU, Naturland, Biosuisse.
• Successful completion of FCID’s internal training programme prior to authorisation.

Why Join Us?

At FCID, our certification outcomes are only as strong as the inspectors who lead them. As a Senior Inspector, you will work across a diverse portfolio of organic certification schemes, leading audit teams and setting the quality standard for those around you. With exposure to global accreditation frameworks and structured calibration programmes to keep your skills sharp, this is a role where your technical expertise and leadership will carry real weight.