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Food Quality Auditor

SGS


Job Location:

Cairo - Egypt

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Conduct first second and third-party audits against applicable food safety standards and certification schemes.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) implemented by clients.
  • Prepare audit plans checklists reports and nonconformity findings.
  • Verify corrective actions and follow-up on audit findings.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation and certification body requirements.
  • Maintain impartiality confidentiality and professional conduct during audits.
  • Provide technical input regarding food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Support witness audits internal audits and auditor calibration activities.

Maintain auditor qualifications and ongoing competency requirements


Qualifications :

Education

  • Bachelors degree in Food Science Food Technology Agriculture Biotechnology Veterinary Medicine Microbiology or a related discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the food industry food safety quality assurance or auditing.
  • Experience with certification bodies is preferred.
  • Practical knowledge of food manufacturing processing packaging storage or distribution operations.

Professional Qualifications

Mandatory:

  • FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor certification (IRCA/CQI or equivalent recognized body).
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (IRCA/CQI or equivalent recognized body).
  • HACCP certification and practical implementation experience.

Preferred Certifications:

  • ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification (IRCA/CQI or equivalent recognized body).
  • ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification (IRCA/CQI or equivalent recognized body).
  • ISO/IEC 17065 awareness or implementation experience.
  • ISO/IEC 17021-1 awareness and understanding of certification body requirements.
  • BRCGS Food Safety Auditor qualification.
  • ISO 19011 Auditing Techniques training.
  • Food Fraud and Food Defense training.
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification.
  • PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification for FSMA.

Additional Information :

Flexibility to travel relatively frequently inside Egypt

 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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