Remote Food Safety Audit Lead

LRQA; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LRQA is seeking a Food Audit Manager responsible for leading a team of auditors in the food and feed sector. This role offers predominantly remote work while maintaining key client relationships and ensuring high-quality audits in compliance with various accreditation standards.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science, significant auditing experience, and strong leadership skills. You will be expected to develop audit programmes and coach a team while managing stakeholder expectations effectively.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in food safety, quality management, and certification auditing.
• Experience leading audit teams or managing technical professionals.
• Strong knowledge of accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of auditors.
• Manage audit programmes and ensure compliance with standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients.

Skills

Fluent in English & Dutch

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Audit methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Digital tools for auditing

Job description

LRQA is seeking a Food Audit Manager responsible for leading a team of auditors in the food and feed sector. This role offers predominantly remote work while maintaining key client relationships and ensuring high-quality audits in compliance with various accreditation standards.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science, significant auditing experience, and strong leadership skills. You will be expected to develop audit programmes and coach a team while managing stakeholder expectations effectively.