Audit Specialist

Job Summary

The Certified Group is seeking an Audit Specialist-FSQA to join their growing team. This position is responsible for applying food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements and principles against established standards and protocols through analytical and objective evaluations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform audit and certification audit services following objective assessment of functions and procedures for customers primarily in the meat, pork, poultry area as well as other food industry areas.
• Conduct food safety, animal welfare, regulatory, process evaluation, certification audits, and customer specific audits for food plants and processing facilities.
• Understand and implement FSNS C&A protocols.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in HACCP. Must be able to complete HACCP training certification.
• Demonstrate ability to become highly proficient with GFSI auditing requirements. Must be able to successfully complete BRC, SQF, FSSC and/or gluten-free Third Party Auditor Training. Other schemes upon request.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining certification and audit programs.
• Perform required communication with new and existing customers.
• Represent FSNS C&A at trade shows and seminars.
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends.
• Supervise or participate in development areas as assigned by the management team.

Extensive Travel

90-100% of the work week.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Science, Food Safety or related field preferred, some college including successful completion of college level biological science courses preferred.
• 5+ years experience or equivalent in a decision making role involving food safety, quality, or regulatory systems at a food manufacturing site.
• HACCP Trained or PCQI preferred.
• Working knowledge of USDA-FSIS and/or FDA Food Manufacturing guidelines and regulations required.
• Must be willing to travel 90-100% of the work week.
• Hold valid Driver’s License.
• Must hold passport or have ability to obtain passport.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components.
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens.
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud.
• Temperature varies from hot to cold.
• Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception.