Auditor, Food Safety, GMP/GDP/HACCP

SCS Global Services; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCS Global Services is seeking a Food Safety Auditor to conduct audits at client facilities across the US and Canada in accordance with the audit scheme and SCS protocol. The role involves traveling to sites, performing inspections, evaluating compliance, and delivering complete audit reports for review and certification.

This contract position requires strong communication, rigorous documentation, and the ability to manage multiple audits while adhering to quality standards and timelines.

Qualifications

• University degree or related disciplines (life sciences, food science, nutrition, agriculture, engineering, chemistry)
• 2-day HACCP course completed
• PCQI Training Certificate held
• 2+ years in food/agriculture industries (QA, food safety, auditing, or farm management)
• Willing to travel up to 75%, mainly overnight across US/Canada

Responsibilities

• Schedule and confirm audit dates with clients
• Prepare and send audit plans per protocols
• Book travel, hotel and transport per policy and submit expenses
• Conduct audits using checklists and tools
• Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries
• Submit audit reports within timelines
• Maintain thorough client records
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and standards

Skills

Certification processes

Communication

Organization

Computer literacy

Travel readiness

Education

University degree in life sciences or related field

2-day HACCP course

PCQI Training Certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Database systems

Job description

The Food Safety Auditor is responsible for conducting audits in facilities in accordance with both the audit scheme and SCS protocol. Auditors travel to client sites, perform inspections, determine compliance, review corrective actions, and submit their audit reports for review and certification.

This is a contract position.

• GMP
• GDP
• HACCP

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Audit Coordination

• Schedule and confirm audit date with client
• Prepare and send client audit plan according to protocols
• Book travel, hotel and transportation according to company policy, and submit expense reports

Audit Services

• Adhere to all quality and code of conduct standards
• Conduct audits using applicable checklists, forms, and tools
• Maintain positive client relationships and respond to all client inquiries and concerns
• Submit complete and accurate audit reports within established timelines
• Ensure thorough client records are maintained

Program Quality and Compliance

• Attend trainings to maintain qualification to conduct audits; maintain training records
• Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable regulations and standards
• Prepare clients for audit process by sending required audit plan

Qualifications(Minimum requirements per scheme or QMS)

• Familiarity with the third-party certification process
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Database systems
• Willing to travel up to 75%, mostly overnight travel throughout the US and Canada

Education and Experience

• University degree or past high school studies in related disciplines, including biological sciences, food science, nutrition, agriculture, agribusiness, engineering, chemistry, or related fields
• 2-day HACCP course
• PCQI Training Certificate
• 2+ years of experience related to the food and/or agricultural industries. This includes areas such as quality assurance, food safety functions, auditing, and/or farm management.
• Remote (home based office) and travel to client sites across US/Canada
• While auditing/assessing:
  • Processing equipment in facilities
  • Pesticide and other chemical storage facilities
  • Temperature extremes of high heat or cold