Remote Contract Auditor

About the role

We are seeking a Remote Contract Auditor in the USA to conduct supplier evaluations at the points of manufacture, distribution, or delivery. The primary responsibility is to perform audits such as those related to GMP/Food Safety Systems and/or GFSI benchmarked schemes like BRC, FSSC22000, SQF, IFS, GLOBALG.A.P.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits such as those related to GMP/Food Safety Systems and/or GFSI benchmarked schemes like BRC, FSSC22000, SQF, IFS, GLOBALG.A.P.
• Maintain confidentiality about all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by Merieux NutriSciences Certification and/or its auditing clients.
• Maintain applicable professional development required for audit proficiency.
• Assure consistency and accuracy in all audits and audit reports. This includes content, grammar, spelling, and submission of the final report according to identified timelines.
• Follow and adhere with all required protocols and procedures, including scheduling work per agreed upon criteria and maintaining cost effectiveness in all expenses.
• Communicate all reports and other related information in a timely manner.
• Maintain all of Merieux NutriSciences auditing equipment in working order.
• Maintain all documents and standards received from Merieux NutriSciences or clients in an organized manner.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a food or science related field.
• At least 5 years work experience in the food industry.
• Extensive experience with multiple types of food processing operations to satisfy client requirements of audits.
• A broad knowledge of GMP’s, food safety principles, HACCP and other relevant government regulations.
• Auditing experience in food plant(s) setting is necessary to fulfill auditing business.
• Led auditor training and training on CPO specific courses (SQF, FSSC, ISO, IFS, BRC, etc) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Self-discipline and organizational skills to ensure that schedule is maintained and audits are performed correctly.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to tactfully and objectively discuss audit findings with plant personnel.
• Strong computer skills are needed to produce analysis of client data.
• Auditing experience in food plant(s) setting is necessary to fulfill auditing business.
• The ability to ensure that the audit is performed within the specified time frame and according to predetermined formats.
• Must be able to work autonomously and able to deal with situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.

Skills

• Self-discipline and organizational skills to ensure that schedule is maintained and audits are performed correctly.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to tactfully and objectively discuss audit findings with plant personnel.
• Strong computer skills are needed to produce analysis of client data.
• Auditing experience in food plant(s) setting is necessary to fulfill auditing business.
• The ability to ensure that the audit is performed within the specified time frame and according to predetermined formats.
• Must be able to work autonomously and able to deal with situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work-life balance following state and local ordinances. Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.