FSSC Auditor -subcon.

About the role

You will perform business assurance assessments and recommend certification, deferral, suspension, or withdrawal of certification in accordance with FSSC22000 and ISO9001 management systems standards. You will actively build strong external and internal client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Have GFSI standard auditor certification (FSSC, SQF, BRC or IFS)
• Have substantial experience in third party auditing/assessment to FSSC22000 and ISO9001 including system level auditing and process level auditing.
• Hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject (including studies in general microbiology, general chemistry, and food science).
• Be keenly focused on client service excellence.
• Work safely and robustly implement health and safety rules, instructions, and systems. Refuse any work that compromises your safety or health.
• Promptly report incidents including near miss and safety observations, accidents, and injuries. Flag any health and safety concerns with your line manager.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of five years of full-time work experience in the food-chain-related industry, including at least two years of work in quality assurance or food safety functions within food production or manufacturing, retailing, inspection or enforcement, or the equivalent.
• Have experience with a wide range of food products including but not limited to confectionary, dry and wet pet food, beverages, and other food products.
• Possess a high standard of personal presentation, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a flexible attitude.
• Be able to travel extensively throughout North America, and occasionally overseas if needed.
• Be competent in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Have GFSI standard auditor certification (FSSC, SQF, BRC or IFS)
• Have substantial experience in third party auditing/assessment to FSSC22000 and ISO9001 including system level auditing and process level auditing.
• Hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject (including studies in general microbiology, general chemistry, and food science).
• Have a minimum of five years of full-time work experience in the food-chain-related industry, including at least two years of work in quality assurance or food safety functions within food production or manufacturing, retailing, inspection or enforcement, or the equivalent.
• Have experience with a wide range of food products including but not limited to confectionary, dry and wet pet food, beverages, and other food products.
• Possess a high standard of personal presentation, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a flexible attitude.
• Be able to travel extensively throughout North America, and occasionally overseas if needed.
• Be competent in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills

• Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Health and safety awareness
• Client service excellence

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation package

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role is home-based with extensive travel required.