Food Safety Project Manager & Auditor

DNV Group; Italia; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Group seeks a Project Manager & Second‑Party Auditor in the Food Sector to lead end‑to‑end audit projects at suppliers and food manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, sustainability and social responsibility.

You will coordinate internal and external teams, plan audit activities, execute audits, produce risk‑based reports, and support clients in defining supplier qualification strategies and continuous improvement plans, including follow‑up on corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Degree required or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of auditing, quality, or project management experience in the food sector.
• Auditor qualifications (e.g., ISO 22000 Lead Auditor, HACCP) and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit projects at suppliers and production facilities, ensuring timely execution and quality outputs.
• Prepare clear audit reports and follow up on corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Quality, Procurement, Sustainability and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Project management

Auditing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Food Technology / Biology / Chemistry / Food Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Audit management software

Job description

DNV Group seeks a Project Manager & Second‑Party Auditor in the Food Sector to lead end‑to‑end audit projects at suppliers and food manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, sustainability and social responsibility.

You will coordinate internal and external teams, plan audit activities, execute audits, produce risk‑based reports, and support clients in defining supplier qualification strategies and continuous improvement plans, including follow‑up on corrective actions.