Food Quality Auditor
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
About Company
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