Job Description

As a Food Technical Auditor, you will be responsible for conducting professional audits in accordance with established procedures, maintaining a high standard of service delivery that ensures effective customer relationships, primarily for BRCGS (food safety) and FSSC 22000 along with non GFSI Food related standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure completion of all assigned work and relevant documentation in accordance with required procedures and standards to fulfil customer expectations
• Provide accurate and timely reporting as required by line management to assist the planning and management of operations
• Enhance client satisfaction and ensure compliance with standards
• Undertake personal professional development and ensure appropriate training records and personal logs are updated to maintain relevant auditor registrations and relevant industry knowledge
• Support business development activities as required (including follow up and/or referral of enquiries, sales visits, assistance at events, seminars, etc) to enable on-going growth of the business
• Maintain good relations with scheme owners, clients, auditors, global product and segment managers and SGS affiliates.

 

Qualifications
 

To be successful in this role, you will need extensive food certification experience working for a Certification Body. You’ll also require an excellent working knowledge of BRCGS standards, compliance and auditing techniques, HACCP/risk analysis and certification requirements.

In addition to the above you’ll also need to demonstrate the following;

• Must have a detailed understanding of the standards for which audits/technical reviews are being undertaken
• Excellent working knowledge of management systems, standards and compliance/auditing techniques
• A solid understanding of accreditation requirements
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to develop good working relationships with people at all levels
• Attention to detail with ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities
• IT literate i.e. competent in the use of MS Office applications
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change – committed to continuous personal and professional development

Education / Training requirements:

• First degree, or tertiary equivalent - i.e. BA/BSc, HND in Food or bioscience related discipline
• Registered as a BRC Food or ISO/FSSC 22000 Auditor
• BRC Lead Auditor Qualification
• Recognised HACCP (minimum of 2 days duration with examination)
• BRC Understanding Requirements Courses with Merit pass
• Degree in packaging or EQIPT qualification (or benchmarked equivalent)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience of managing and leading teams Experience of HALAL, Gluten Free, AOECS and Kosher requirements and non-food standards Experience in a range of food industry processing sectors Experience in food packaging manufacturing process Experience auditing against recognised standards