FSSC-SQF Auditor

Nettitude Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

LRQA is seeking a Management Systems Independent Contractor – Food Safety Auditor. This home-based role involves extensive travel across North America and occasionally overseas.

You will conduct audits to FSSC22000 and ISO9001, build strong client relationships, and deliver insightful reports to clients as part of our assurance services. The ideal candidate holds a GFSI auditor certification, has 5+ years in food-safety auditing, and demonstrates strong communication skills with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Have GFSI standard auditor certification (FSSC, SQF, BRC or IFS).
• Have substantial experience in third party auditing/assessment to FSSC22000 and ISO9001 including system level auditing and process level auditing.
• Have a minimum of five years of full-time work experience in the food-chain-related industry, including at least two years of work in quality assurance or food safety functions within food production or manufacturing, retailing, inspection or enforcement, or the equivalent.
• Have experience with a wide range of food products including but not limited to confectionary, dry and wet pet food, beverages and other food products.
• Hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject (including studies in general microbiology, general chemistry, and food science).
• Possess a high standard of personal presentation, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a flexible attitude.
• Have the ability to travel extensively throughout North America, and occasionally overseas if needed.
• Be keenly focused on client service excellence.
• You will be competent in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform business assurance assessments and recommend certification, deferral, suspension, or withdrawal of certification in accordance with FSSC22000 and ISO9001.
• Actively build strong external and internal client relationships.
• Produce accurate, insightful reports that are of real value to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in microbiology/chemistry/food science

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Contractor Food Auditor

Management Systems Independent Contractor – Food Safety Auditor

Bring your management systems audit skills and food safety sector experience to our Management Systems Lead Auditor role (subcontract / as needed basis) and make the most of your professional skills doing more of the work you enjoy.

This role is home-based position with extensive travel required.

About the role

You will perform business assurance assessments and recommend certification, deferral, suspension, or withdrawal of certification in accordance with FSSC22000 and ISO9001 management systems standards. You will actively build strong external and internal client relationships.

The outcome of your assessments will result in accurate, insightful reports that will be of real worth to our clients.

Food

You will:

• Have GFSI standard auditor certification (FSSC, SQF, BRC or IFS)
• Have substantial experience in third party auditing/assessment to FSSC22000 and ISO9001 including system level auditing and process level auditing.
• Have a minimum of five years of full-time work experience in the food-chain-related industry, including at least two years of work in quality assurance or food safety functions within food production or manufacturing, retailing, inspection or enforcement, or the equivalent.
• Have experience with a wide range of food products including but not limited to confectionary, dry and wet pet food, beverages and other food products.
• Hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject (including studies in general microbiology, general chemistry, and food science).
• Possess a high standard of personal presentation, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a flexible attitude.
• Have the ability to travel extensively throughout North America, and occasionally overseas if needed.
• Be keenly focused on client service excellence.
• You will be competent in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Work safely and robustly implement health and safety rules, instructions, and systems. Refuse any work that compromises your safety or health.
• Promptly report incidents including near miss and safety observations, accidents, and injuries. Flag any health and safety concerns with your line manager.

At LRQA, we belive that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage.

We belive the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we buid a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow and thrive.

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