Remote FSSC Lead Auditor – Food Safety & Quality

LRQA; California; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

LRQA in the United States is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Auditor for a home-based contractor role with extensive travel to client sites. You will perform assessments under FSSC22000 / ISO9001 and audit additional 2nd party addendums, delivering clear reports and maintaining client relationships.

Eligible candidates will hold a GFSI Lead Auditor certification, have 3+ years in food safety/QA, and be proficient in Microsoft Office with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• GFSI Lead auditor certification (FSSC, SQF, BRCGS or ISO9001) required.
• Experience auditing ISO22000 / FSSC22000 and/or ISO9001.
• Minimum 3 years full-time experience in the food-chain-related industry, incl. QA or food safety.
• Experience across several food sectors (perishables, dairy, beverages, etc.).
• Degree in a relevant subject (microbiology, chemistry, food science).
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal; flexible attitude.
• Weekly travel to client sites; some weekend travel.
• Proactive, client-service oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform business assurance assessments and recommend certification decisions.
• Audit 2nd party addendums as applicable.
• Build strong external and internal client relationships.
• Produce accurate reports meeting technical review expectations.

Skills

GFSI Lead Auditor Certification

ISO22000 / FSSC22000 auditing

QA in food manufacturing

Education

Relevant degree (microbiology/chemistry/food science)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LRQA in the United States is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Auditor for a home-based contractor role with extensive travel to client sites. You will perform assessments under FSSC22000 / ISO9001 and audit additional 2nd party addendums, delivering clear reports and maintaining client relationships.

Eligible candidates will hold a GFSI Lead Auditor certification, have 3+ years in food safety/QA, and be proficient in Microsoft Office with strong communication skills.