FSSC 22000 Auditor
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Job Location:
Charlotte, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Prepare and execute the audit plan including sampling process trails and traceability (mass balance when applicable).
- Assess compliance with ISO 22000 applicable PRPs and FSSC Additional Requirements (e.g. food defense food fraud allergens management of outsourced services environmental monitoring when applicable food safety culture).
- Collect and record evidence; write nonconformities and observations objectively and in line with scheme requirements.
- Prepare and review audit reports certification recommendations and records in the CB system within required timelines.
- Evaluate the clients corrective actions (correction/root cause/effectiveness) and support internal technical decisions when requested.
- Comply with impartiality independence and confidentiality requirements; follow CB procedures and ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 22003-1 requirements.
- Keep qualifications up to date (changes to the FSSC scheme normative documents and accreditation requirements).
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in a related field (Food Science Chemistry Biology Veterinary Medicine Agronomy Pharmacy Engineering or similar) **or** proven equivalent professional experience.
- Solid experience in food safety (FSMS/HACCP/quality/production) in organizations relevant to Categories C and I.
- Qualified as an FSSC 22000 lead auditor.
- Knowledge and practical application of:
- ISO 22000 (risk-based approach OPRP/CCP validation/verification change management communication).
- Sector-specific PRPs (e.g. ISO/TS 22002-1 for food manufacturing when applicable).
- FSSC Additional Requirements (current version).
- Demonstrated ability to conduct audits independently with sound judgment professional demeanor and strong technical report-writing skills.
- Availability for frequent travel (regional/national) and on-site audits.
- Computer literacy (MS Office/Google Workspace) and ability to use management/audit systems.
Preferred qualifications (nice to have)
- Additional auditor qualification/registration (IRCA/Exemplar Global) for ISO 22000/FSSC 22000.
- Previous experience as a third-party (certification) auditor in GFSI-recognized schemes.
- Training in: food defense food fraud allergen management traceability/recall supplier audits.
- Experience with complex and/or multi-site audits.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Contract
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