FSSC 22000 Food Safety Lead Auditor

DNV; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical and Dental plans

Vision benefits

HSA/FSA options

Talkspace

Job summary

DNV is seeking a remote-based FSSC 22000 Food Safety Lead Auditor for North America, with audits across the Food & Beverage management system. The role requires 2+ years in the field, a current FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor certification, and willingness to travel up to 100% to client sites.

You will support certification activities and ensure client compliance through rigorous audits. The position is remote with base at one of our U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food-related or Bioscience discipline.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience in the food or related industry.
• Current Lead Auditor certification for FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Systems, with minimum approvals CIV and K.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Perform 3rd party onsite FSSC 22000 and/or BRCGS and/or SQF audits for North American customers.
• Provide timely and accurate reviews of customer corrective action and closure.
• Provide customers with timely, complete, and accurate reports of their current level of compliance or implementation of their management system.
• Document and report audit activities and results.
• Interact directly with clients at all levels of management to develop timely, complete, and accurate reports of their current level of compliance or implementation of their management system.
• Maintain schedule of audit activity.
• Maintain appropriate auditor credentials and pursue advancement of credentials as needed.
• Contribute to the growth and development of a world-class audit delivery team.

Skills

English communication

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food-related or Bioscience

Lead Auditor certification (FSSC 22000)

Job description

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world's most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Business Assurance

We help companies ensure compliance, build high-performing management systems, and meet competence needs within a wide range of industries. DNV helps companies understand Working with us, you can be involved in technically challenging and innovative projects worldwide demanding a broad variety of expertise. Our strong focus on research and innovation opens an array of opportunities, and allows you to engage in projects which develop next generation solutions. and manage their risk picture through our management system certification and training portfolios.

About The Role

DNV Business Assurance North America is seeking an FSSC 22000 Food Safety Lead Auditor for our Food & Beverage Management System service line. As third-party auditors, we assist clients of all sizes in achieving and maintaining internationally recognized certifications to guarantee the quality of their products. Lead Auditor qualification in another GFSI-recognized scheme is an asset, particularly BRCGS Food and/or SQF.

This is a remote position that is based out of one of our offices in AZ, FL, GA, OH, PA, TX, SC, NC, NJ, NY, CA, and Washington D.C. with travel up to 100%.

Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You'll Do

• Perform 3rd party onsite FSSC 22000 and/or BRCGS and/or SQF audits for North American customers
• Provide timely and accurate reviews of customer corrective action and closure
• Provide customers with timely, complete, and accurate reports of their current level of compliance or implementation of their management system
• Document and report audit activities and results
• Interact directly with clients at all levels of management in developing timely, complete, and accurate report of their current level of compliance or implementation of their management system
• Maintain schedule of audit activity
• Maintain appropriate auditor credentials and pursue advancement of those credentials and other related credentials as needed
• Contribute to the growth and development of a world-class, industry-leading audit delivery team

What we offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts - FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities
• Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this role is $115,000 USD - $125,000 USD.

12.22.2026

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department ([e-mail]). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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About You

What is Required

• Bachelor's degree in Food-related or Bioscience discipline
• Two (2) years of full-time experience in the food or associated industry
• Current Lead Auditor certification for FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Systems, with minimum approvals for categories CIV and K
• Able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs in addition to transporting one's own luggage for multiple-day travel and push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, and kneel with that which is lifted, carried, or transported.
• Able to walk and stand for up to four (4) hours at a time and maneuver throughout multiple levels of client sites either by stairs or elevator
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% of the time.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to rent and drive a car and travel on public conveyances when required
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What Is Preferred

• Current ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
• Current Lead Auditor certification for BRCGS or SQF

Behavioral Competencies

• Ethical, i.e. fair, truthful, sincere, honest and discreet
• Open-minded, i.e. willing to consider alternative ideas or points of view and drive change
• Diplomatic, i.e. tactful in dealing with people
• Collaborative, i.e. effectively and positively interacting with others
• Observant, i.e. actively aware of physical surroundings and activities
• Perceptive, i.e. instinctively aware of and able to understand situations
• Versatile, i.e. adjusts readily to different situations
• Tenacious, i.e. persistent, focused on achieving objectives
• Decisive, i.e. reaches timely conclusions based on logical reasoning and analysis
• Self-reliant, i.e. acts and functions independently while interacting effectively with others
• Professional, i.e. exhibiting a courteous, conscientious and generally business-like demeanor in the workplace;
• Morally courageous, i.e. willing to act responsibly and ethically even though these actions may not always be popular and may sometimes result in disagreement or confrontation
• Organized, i.e. exhibiting effective time management, prioritization, planning, and efficiency