Remote Contract Auditor

Mérieux NutriSciences; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mérieux NutriSciences as a Remote Contract Auditor, where you will conduct essential audits to ensure safety and compliance in food systems. This role involves significant travel and regular interaction with clients and suppliers, offering a chance to impact public health positively. Ideal candidates have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Impact on public health

Diverse working community

Qualifications

• At least 5 years work experience in the food industry.
• Extensive knowledge of GMP’s, food safety principles, and HACCP.
• Auditing experience in food plant(s) setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier evaluations and audits related to GMP/Food Safety Systems.
• Communicate audit schedules and findings with clients and management.
• Maintain auditing equipment and adhere to professional development.

Skills

Self-discipline

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in a food or science related field

Job description

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Remote Contract Auditor in USA. Your mission will be to:

Purpose (Objective):

The primary responsibilities of this position is to conduct supplier evaluations at the points of manufacture, distribution, or delivery.

Main activities:

Conduct audits such as those related to GMP/Food Safety Systems and/or GFSI benchmarked schemes like BRC, FSSC22000, SQF, IFS, GLOBALG.A.P.
Maintain confidentiality about all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by Merieux NutriSciences Certification and/or its auditing clients
Maintain applicable professional development required for audit proficiency
Assure consistency and accuracy in all audits and audit reports. This includes content, grammar, spelling, and submission of the final report according to identified timelines
Follow and adhere with all required protocols and procedures, including scheduling work per agreed upon criteria and maintaining cost effectiveness in all expenses
Communicate all reports and other related information in a timely manner
Maintain all of Merieux NutriSciences auditing equipment in working order.
Maintain all documents and standards received from Merieux NutriSciences or clients in an organized manner
Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
Perform other related duties as needed.

Communication:

This individual has regular contact with the Auditing Coordinator to communicate audit schedules and exchange client information. The individual will also have regular contact with the Regional Auditing Manager for technical questions and guidance. Occasional contact with the Director of Auditing Operations and VP of Technical Services is necessary to solve client issues, advise on priorities and assist with schedule conflicts. The auditor has frequent contact with various clients and suppliers to conduct audits and schedule visits. Contact with clients requires professionalism, tact and some elements of persuasion when a violation occurs.

Internal Interlocutors:
●Auditing Coordinator, Director of Auditing Operations, VP of Technical Services
External Interlocutors:
●Clients, CPOs

YOUR PROFILE

Knowledge:

●Self-discipline and organizational skills to ensure that schedule is maintained and audits are performed correctly.
●Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to tactfully and objectively discuss audit findings with plant personnel.
●Strong computer skills are needed to produce analysis of client data.

Profile:
●A Bachelor of Science Degree in a food or science related field
●At least 5 years work experience in the food industry.
●Must have a strong knowledge of food science and quality assurance to accurately perform auditing procedures.
●Must have extensive experience with multiple types of food processing operations to satisfy client requirements of audits.
●A broad knowledge of GMP’s, food safety principles, HACCP and other relevant government regulations.
●Auditing experience in food plant(s) setting is necessary to fulfill auditing business.
●Lead auditor training and training on CPO specific courses (SQF, FSSC, ISO, IFS, BRC, etc) is preferred.

Required skills:
●Self-discipline and organizational skills to ensure that schedule is maintained and audits are performed correctly.
●Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to tactfully and objectively discuss audit findings with plant personnel.
●Strong computer skills are needed to produce analysis of client data.
●Auditing experience in food plant(s) setting is necessary to fulfill auditing business.
●The ability to ensure that the audit is performed within the specified time frame and according to predetermined formats.
●Must be able to work autonomously and able to deal with situations in a diplomatic and professional manner. Each audit offers its own set of unique circumstances where a problem could result depending on the type of facility visited. Difficulties include unfamiliar processing problems, severe violations of guidelines, last minute changes, uncooperative clients and others.
●Must interpret the criteria of the audit and apply it to the specific client’s situation. Information is available from other auditing personnel or their supervisor for unusual problems. This individual determines compliance against a given set of criteria and assigns non conformances based upon such criteria.
●The incumbent works with the Audit Coordinators to determine his/her schedule, with the client needs, cost efficiency, and other priorities in mind. Once the audit is completed, the auditor provides a summary of non-conformances and submits a full audit report within 3 - 5 days, based upon specific client requirements..
●Audit format is based on predetermined guidelines, client specifications and Certification Process Owner (CPO) requirements. The individual must use previous experience to effectively complete the audit and provide useful information to the client. The reports are technically reviewed prior to releasing the final report to the client and a summary of the review provided to the individual.

Management:
●This position receives general direction from the Regional Auditing Manager and Director of Auditing Operations.
●This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment:
This position requires extensive travel (80% +) across the US and occasionally to Canada. When not traveling, tThe incumbent works out of their home with frequent visits to various manufacturing settings with proper lighting and temperature control. Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the facility. This position can involve noisy, adverse smells, and extreme temperatures where safety equipment such as lab coat, hair net, protective shoes, earplugs and safety glasses could be required. This individual must be able to climb stairs, walk the entire length of manufacturing facility and execute audits in restricted zones.

Compensation Range:
$70.00 - $90.00 per hour

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WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of anenthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?

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