Job Description
As a Global Gap Auditor Technical Reviewer, you will play a crucial role in the mission of NSF International – to protect and improve human health. NSF International is known as the most trusted name in Food Safety. NSF International has been helping businesses in the agriculture and processing industries to navigate the food safety and regulatory environment for more than 70 years. Our extensive suite of food safety and quality services span every link from farm to fork including certification, testing, consulting, auditing, and regulatory compliance. We would like to expand our team with the addition of contract Agriculture Auditors throughout North America (USA and Canada).
Responsibilities
Technical Review of Audit Reports:
Conduct thorough technical reviews of GlobalGAP and PrimusGFS audit reports to verify compliance with certification standards and client requirements.
- Audit Documentation Assessment:
Review audit documentation, including checklists, corrective action responses, and evidence submitted by clients, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to scheme requirements.
Make informed certification recommendations based on the analysis of audit reports and other relevant data.
Provide feedback to auditors, certification bodies, and clients regarding technical issues, non-conformities, or audit results.
- Compliance & Scheme Updates:
Stay current with changes to GlobalGAP, PrimusGFS, and other relevant certification scheme requirements. Ensure that all reviews are conducted in line with the latest guidelines and procedures.
Collaborate with internal teams to identify areas of improvement in the review process. Assist in developing and updating review guidelines and training materials for auditors.
Provide technical guidance and support to auditors and clients, particularly related to the GlobalGAP and PrimusGFS certification process.
Ensure that all reviews meet the organization’s internal quality standards and certification timelines.
Qualifications
- Recognized training in audit techniques based on QMS, FSMS - 40 hrs.
- HACCP training based on Codex from recognized institution (2 days and within the last 5 years).
- PCQI Training for those doing module 7.
- Education in agriculture/crop based, food or bioscience related discipline, or as a minimum, have successfully completed a higher education course or equivalent qualification in one of those disciplines, with a degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized institution.
- 5 years of experience in agriculture or food industry, but at minimum 2 years in areas such as quality assurance or food safety in food production, manufacturing, retailing inspection or enforcement or equivalent.
- Experience with 10 audit days and 2 different organizations using a GFSI scheme.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal and ability to effectively develop professional work. relationships, conflict resolution, decision making, organization and planning.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Computer with MS Windows operating system and own mobile phone.
- Have a business LLC.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
- GLOBALG.A.P. training (can be provided by NSF) and online exam.
- 5 years’ on-farm produce experience.
- Prior auditing experience using GFSI scheme.
- Be an approved PRIMUSGFS auditor.
- Experience with sustainability and social accountability standards.
About Us
At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health by enabling safe food, clean water, and life-enhancing health technologies and products for millions of people around the world. We’re a global leader in standards development, testing, auditing, certification, and knowledge-based solutions for the food, nutrition, water, and life sciences industries. We’re passionate about our work because together, we have a broad impact on our world.
Our growing team of more than 3,000 team members provide services across all continents through our global offices and state-of-the-art laboratories, at our client sites, and from home offices. We’re growing fast and expanding into new areas, and that’s where you come in.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
About The Team
NSF provides expertise and accredited food services across the entire food value chain: from agriculture, animal welfare, aquaculture, dairy, and production through to processing, distribution, quality management, retail, and restaurants. As a pioneer in food safety, we help businesses thrive while achieving their food sustainability, compliance, and risk management goals.
Our certifications services cover the Global Food Safety Initiative, supplier assurance, foodservice equipment and nonfood compounds, and organic and Certified Transitional certification through Quality Assurance International (QAI). We also offer HACCP validation and inspection, label claims verification and certification, DNA and food package testing, and product and process development. Separately, we provide expert consulting, food safety training, and auditing in areas including food fraud and gap assessments, retail food safety, and brand standards.
