Food Quality Auditor
Core
Conduct third-party audits against food safety standards and evaluate client Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) to ensure regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior Food Quality Auditor (Lead Auditor)
Builds
Audit reports, nonconformity findings, and verified corrective action plans for food manufacturing and distribution clients.
Domain
Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Food safety auditing, FSMS evaluation, corrective action verification, regulatory compliance, impartiality, technical input on food safety standards
Preferred skills
Witness audit support, auditor calibration, food fraud/defense knowledge, GMP implementation
Technologies
FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, BRCGS, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO 19011, FSMA Preventive Controls
Responsibilities
Conduct first, second, and third-party audits; Prepare audit plans, checklists, and reports; Verify corrective actions; Provide technical input on standards; Support witness audits and calibration activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC