Food Safety Auditors - CTS
Various
locations available United States
Industry or
Theme: Agriculture & Food,Consumer Goods & Retail,Sustainability,Risk Management Functional Area:
Audit Contract Type: Reference Number: US02145 Listing Date: 08.02.2012
00:00:00 Closing Date: 28.02.2013 00:00:00
Primary Responsibilities
SGS is
continually looking for Part-time Food Auditors across the Midwest and SouthEast US. The primary areas we are hoping to find
additional auditors is VA, NC, SC NE, CO, KS and MI.
The SGS Food Safety Lead Auditor performs timely and accurate audits to
internationally recognized or corporate standards. He/She
commits to excellence in knowledge and practice of all food safety and
quality regulations. The Auditor is responsible for technical review of his
work and verifies all discrepancies with the factory management and the SGS
home office. Frequent overnight travel by car or plane (75%+).
Reporting to
Consumer
Testing Services
Specific responsibilities
1.
Schedule
and conduct the full range of SGS Food Safety & Quality audits including
GFSI and second party schemes.
2. Conduct desk studies and/or follow-up audits to verify the implementation
of the client-approved, corrective action recommendations.
3. Communicate regularly with the home office to develop efficient travel and
audit plans for the completion of all audits.
4. Support SGS's Food Business Division by identifying opportunities to the
Sales Team for additional SGS services (pre-shipment inspections, food
testing, consultation).
5. Maintain accurate and complete records of all SGS business.
6. Expand Knowledge through training sessions on existing and new audit
standards.
7. Perform other duties as requested.
2.
Profile
1.
High
school diploma, or equivalent, plus ten (10) years food processing experience
(food plant experience in a quality assurance position related to food
safety).
2. Certified as a consultant or auditor in at least GMP/HACCP, and ideally in
one of the GFSI benchmarked standards, preferably SQF and/or BRC.
3. In-depth working knowledge of the manufacture of multiple categories of
food and ingredients.
4. Ability to perform audits in more than one program area and/or ability to
train auditors.
5. Ability to work independently from remote location.
6. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
7. Willingness and ability to travel extensively domestically.
8. Maintain a valid and current passport, driver's license and have the
ability to travel domestically.
9. Proficient with Microsoft Office software, i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook,
etc.
10. Ability to maintain a profession registration (SQF, BRC, environmental
health, engineering, or related profession).
2.
Skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Analytical, decisive, adaptable, ethical, problem solver, persuasive.
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Logical system approach to problem solving
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Ability to write clear and precise reports.
§ Team
player with ability to operate without close supervision
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Computer literate
Additional information
SGS is much
more than just a place to work. It's a place where you can put your
innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and grow.
• The requirements listed above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of the
knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of
essential functions, duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general
description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s
rights to assign, change or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job
at any time.
• SGS is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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