Food Lead Auditor - In Training (freelance)

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,650 offices and laboratories around the world.

Are you interested in advancing your career as lead auditor but have yet to obtain certification? If so, this opportunity may be perfect for you! Upon achieving training, via either SGS academy or external institution, you will work alongside a Lead Auditor to conduct audits until you achieve certification. 

This is a part-time freelance position where task will be assigned to perform audits for clients.

• As the Food Lead Auditor, you will perform third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures and the requirements for FSSC, ISO 22k etc. standards.
• The Food Lead Auditor is responsible to make relevant decisions concerning the audit process and to inform SGS as required to resolve issues outside the audit process.
• The Food Lead Auditor is responsible to collect and analyze sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification.
• The Food Lead Auditor has the authority for the control and performance of auditing activities including planning and the control of other members of audit teams.
• Perform audits for clients’ food quality management systems and technical information to the requirements of FSSC, ISO 22k.
• To control as necessary, teams of auditors during the activities covered by items above.
• Decide upon evidence gained during audits whether or not registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.
• Strive to acquire sufficient audit experience to cover the whole of SGS’s Certification's accredited activities.
• Assist in the training of other auditors and lead auditors during planned audits or during other training functions.
• Participate actively in witness audits by SGS or accreditation bodies.
• Maintain all audit credentials.
• Undertake any other activities as directed by the Operations and/or Accreditation Manager.
• As a Lead auditor you are responsible for the overall audit team.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures and performs other duties as assigned.

• At least 2 years of experience in the food or associated industry taking an active role in quality assurance or food safety functions in food production or manufacturing, retailing, food safety auditing and/or food safety inspection or enforcement that is covered within the scope of the scheme. 
• Degree in a food related or bio-science discipline or has successfully completed a food related or bioscience higher education course is required.
• Ability to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of food management and regulatory systems, standards and compliance/auditing techniques
• Detailed understanding of the relevant food regulations for which audits reviews are being undertaken
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to develop good working relationships with people at all levels, verbal, written and presentation skills
• Effectively reacts in stressful situations and make clear, well-founded decisions regarding conformity during the audit
• Must be IT literate i.e., competent in the use of MS Office applications and preferable experience of using large and complex databases
• Business level proficiency in English and either German or French is required