3rd Party Food Safety Auditor

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading food safety organization in Des Moines is seeking a Full Time Food Safety Auditor responsible for conducting third-party audits and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The successful candidate will possess at least 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, a BA/BS degree in a relevant field, and knowledge of GFSI standards. This role requires significant travel and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety and various standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform third-party audits per Eurofins certification procedures.
• Conduct all components of the audit process including planning and execution.
• Ensure timeliness, consistency, and accuracy in all audits and audit reports.

Skills

Strong background and knowledge of technical applications of the standards

Strong time management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude and excellent organizational skills

Self-motivated

Language Skills: English/Spanish

Education

BA or BS degree in food-related or bioscience discipline

Tools

HACCP Training certification

Lead Auditor Training certification

Knowledge of GFSI

Auditor certifications (BRC, SQF, GRMA, or FAMI-QS)

Job description

Overview

As the Full Time Food Safety Auditor, you will perform third-party audits per Eurofins Certification procedures and requirements of one or more applicable standards (i.e. BRCGS and SQF). You will also perform the collection and analysis of sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accreditation/qualification, knowledge, and understanding of federal and state laws as they pertain to food safety and various schemes’ requirements including, but not limited to, BRC, SQF, GRMA and FAMI-QS.
• Conduct and implement all components of the audit process including but not limited to Managing, planning, travel arrangements, execution, and client follow up.
• Subject to conducting witness audits and being witnessed, surveillance audits, and supervision reviews by accreditation officers and other members of Eurofins, as needed.
• Maintain accredited auditor status and achieve additional categories and scheme accreditations, as requested.
• Maintain applicable professional development and training required for audit proficiency
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by Eurofins and its auditing clients.
• Understand and practice Eurofins quality manual, policy, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensure timeliness, consistency, and accuracy in all audits and audit reports, meet or exceed 3rd party auditor and scheme KPI’s
• Attend annual informational meeting and calibration meetings

Essential Duties

• Applies good practices in all areas of responsibility,
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular punctuality
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in food related or bioscience discipline required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing
• Completed a recognized HACCP Training with certificate issued (16 hours, 2 days)
• Passed a recognized Lead Auditor Training (40 hours, 5 days)
• Knowledge of GFSI
• BRC, SQF, GRMA, or FAMI-QS Auditor
• Self-motivated
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship

Travel

Travels up to 80% of the time - automobile / airplane, some travel might be international with flight time 8+ hours depending on the destination. Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Strong background and knowledge of technical applications of the standards
• Language Skills: English/Spanish
• Mathematical Skills: Basic level
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic level
• Excellent communication and interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proactive attitude and excellent organizational skills
• Effectively reacts in stressful situations and make clear, well-founded decisions regarding conformity during the audit.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects while delivering results on time.
• Act with integrity, tact, and character.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Comfortable planning and executing travel schedules
• Must successfully complete a period of supervised training (witness audits) by Eurofins

Additional Information

• Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed.
• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.