Food Lead Auditor Junior

**Company Description** SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,650 offices and laboratories around the world.**

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97’000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2 650 offices and laboratories around the world.
- As the Food Lead Auditor, you will perform third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures and the requirements for **FSSC, ISO 22k etc.** standards.
- The Food Lead Auditor is responsible to make relevant decisions concerning the audit process and to inform SGS as required to resolve issues outside the audit process.
- The Food Lead Auditor is responsible to collect and analyze sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification.
- The Food Lead Auditor has the authority for the control and performance of auditing activities including planning and the control of other members of audit teams.
- Perform audits for clients’ food quality management systems and technical information to the requirements of FSSC, ISO 22k.
- To control as necessary, teams of auditors during the activities covered by items above.
- Decide upon evidence gained during audits whether or not registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.
- Strive to acquire sufficient audit experience to cover the whole of SGS’s Certification's accredited activities.
- Assist in the training of other auditors and lead auditors during planned audits or during other training functions.
- Participate actively in witness audits by SGS or accreditation bodies.
- Maintain all audit credentials.
- Undertake any other activities as directed by the Operations and/or Accreditation Manager.
- As a Lead auditor you are responsible for the overall audit team.
- Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures and performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Experience in the food or associated industry including at least 2 years' full-time work, taking an active role in quality assurance or food safety functions in food production or manufacturing, retailing, food safety auditing and/or food safety inspection or enforcement that is covered within the scope of the scheme.
- A degree in a food related or bio-science discipline or has successfully completed a food related or bioscience higher education course.
- Auditor Credentials for either of these standards: FSSC, ISO 22000 or similar standards
- Ability to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of food management and regulatory systems, standards and compliance/auditing techniques
- Detailed understanding of the relevant food regulations for which audits reviews are being undertaken
- Effective interpersonal skills; able to develop good working relationships with people at all levels, 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
- Willingness to learn and adapt to change - committed to continuous personal and professional development
- Has working knowledge of English language as well as German
- Valid credentials within at least one of the following GFSI Standards: SQF, BRCGS (Food, Storage & Distribution, or Packaging Materials), and FSSC 22000

**Additional Information**
- This is a full-time remote position