Senior Food Safety Auditor: BRCGS & Certification Lead

SGS North America Inc.; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Auditor bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS North America Inc. is seeking aSenior Food Safety Auditor (BRCGS) to perform third-party audits under SGS Certification procedures and applicable standards across the U.S.

You will collect and analyze information to recommend certification decisions and collaborate with audit teams to ensure efficient, compliant audits. The role requires a degree in Food Science or Biological Sciences, 5+ years in QA/QC or production, and Lead Auditor training.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor training or certification (ISO 19011) is required.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC in food industry and auditing processes.
• Advanced English; additional Spanish or French is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform third-party audits per SGS procedures and standards (e.g., FSSC22000, SQF, BRC).
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for certification decisions.
• Assist training of other auditors and participate in witness audits as needed.
• Travel up to 80% of the time, including potential international trips.

Skills

Lead Auditor experience

Auditing

Quality Assurance

English proficiency

Education

Degree or Diploma in Food Science or Biological Sciences

Job description

SGS North America Inc. is seeking aSenior Food Safety Auditor (BRCGS) to perform third-party audits under SGS Certification procedures and applicable standards across the U.S.

You will collect and analyze information to recommend certification decisions and collaborate with audit teams to ensure efficient, compliant audits. The role requires a degree in Food Science or Biological Sciences, 5+ years in QA/QC or production, and Lead Auditor training.