3rd Party Food Safety Auditor

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing

3rd Party Food Safety Auditor

Des moines, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    As the Full Time Food Safety Auditor, you will perform third-party audits per Eurofins Certification procedures and requirements of one or more applicable standards (i.e. BRCGS , FSSC22000 and SQF ). You will also perform the collection and analysis of sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Accreditation/qualification, knowledge, and understanding of federal and state laws as they pertain to food safety and various schemes’ requirements including, but not limited to, BRC, FSSC 22000, SQF, GRMA and FAMI-QS.
    • Conduct and implement all components of the audit process including but not limited to Managing, planning, travel arrangements, execution, and client follow up.
    • Subject to conducting witness audits and being witnessed, surveillance audits, and supervision reviews by accreditation officers and other members of Eurofins, as needed.
    • Maintain accredited auditor status and achieve additional categories and scheme accreditations, as requested.
    • Maintain applicable professional development and training required for audit proficiency
    • Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by Eurofins and its auditing clients.
    • Understand and practice Eurofins quality manual, policy, procedures, and SOPs.
    • Ensure timeliness, consistency, and accuracy in all audits and audit reports, meet or exceed 3rd party auditor and scheme KPI’s
    • Attend annual informational meeting and calibration meetings

    Essential Duties:

    • Applies good practices in all areas of responsibility,
    • Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
    • Regular punctuality
    • Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • BA or BS degree in food related or bioscience discipline required
    • Minimum 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing
    • Completed a recognized HACCP Training with certificate issued (16 hours, 2 days)
    • Passed a recognized Lead Auditor Training (40 hours, 5 days)
    • Knowledge of GFSI
    • BRC, FSSC 22000, SQF, GRMA, or FAMI-QS Auditor
    • Self-motivated
    • Strong time management skills
    • Authorization to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship

    TRAVEL

    Travels up to 80% of the time - automobile / airplane, some travel might be international with flight time 8+ hours depending on the destination. Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization.

    Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

    • Strong background and knowledge of technical applications of the standards
    • Language Skills: English/Spanish
    • Mathematical Skills: Basic level
    • Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic level
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills.
    • Proactive attitude and excellent organizational skills
    • Effectively reacts in stressful situations and make clear, well-founded decisions regarding conformity during the audit.
    • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects while delivering results on time.
    • Act with integrity, tact, and character.
    • Ability to work independently and efficiently
    • Comfortable planning and executing travel schedules
    • Must successfully complete a period of supervised training (witness audits) by Eurofins

    Additional Information

    Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed.

    What we Offer:

    • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

    • Life and disability insurance

    • 401(k) with company match

    • Paid vacation and holidays

    Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

    Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.