Hybrid Global Certification & Operations Lead

FoodChain ID; Bologna; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

FoodChain ID in Bologna is seeking a seasoned professional to manage the International Desk in Italy, coordinating technical and accreditation oversight across FCID and partner offices against organic and product certification schemes. The role ensures continuity, supports accreditation processes and inspector training, and fosters partnerships.

The position requires travel availability, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and excellent interpersonal skills to operate in international

Competenze

• Experience in certification (organic, food safety) and leading technical teams.
• Strong project coordination and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation abilities.
• Proactive with results orientation.
• Ability to work in international and multicultural contexts.
• Practical knowledge of accreditation processes and technical background.
• Availability to travel as required.
• Good English; other languages are a plus.

Mansioni

• Manage the International Desk in Italy, coordinating and providing technical and accreditation oversight to the international offices (FCID and partner offices) against the international organic and product certification schemes managed by the Italy team.
• Work closely with the quality teams in Italy and in-country to ensure that deadlines and requirements are met.
• Provide practical information and organizational support for the training of new inspectors, liaising directly with them and ensuring training milestones are met on time.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with current partners, ensuring trust and collaboration.
• Propose new opportunities for synergy and support ongoing initiatives with potential new partners.
• Ensure local offices and partners comply with the technical and accreditation requirements (including calibration, training and witness audits) are conducted in line with the accreditation requirements
• Ensure they or their team shadow any integrity programme visits by the relevant accreditation bodies, and/or regulatory bodies or standards owners.

Conoscenze

Certification experience

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation abilities

International collaboration

Accreditation processes

Travel availability

English fluency

Descrizione del lavoro

FoodChain ID in Bologna is seeking a seasoned professional to manage the International Desk in Italy, coordinating technical and accreditation oversight across FCID and partner offices against organic and product certification schemes. The role ensures continuity, supports accreditation processes and inspector training, and fosters partnerships.

The position requires travel availability, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and excellent interpersonal skills to operate in international