Job OverviewThe Food Safety auditor is responsible for conducting audits in facilities in accordance with both the audit scheme and SCS protocol. Auditors travel to client sites, perform inspections, determine compliance, review corrective actions, and submit their audit reports for review and certification.This is a contract position.Relevant Standards/Schemes<ul> <li>BRC</li></ul>Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAudit Coordination<ul> <li>Schedule and confirm audit date with client</li> <li>Prepare and send client audit plan according to protocols</li> <li>Book travel, hotel and transportation according to company policy, and submit expense reports</li></ul>Audit Services<ul> <li>Adhere to all quality and code of conduct standards</li> <li>Conduct audits using applicable checklists, forms, and tools</li> <li>Maintain positive client relationships and respond to all client inquiries and concerns</li> <li>Submit complete and accurate audit reports within established timelines</li> <li>Ensure thorough client records are maintained</li></ul>Program Quality and Compliance<ul> <li>Attend trainings to maintain qualification to conduct audits; maintain training records</li> <li>Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable regulations and standards</li> <li>Prepare clients for audit process by sending required audit plan</li></ul>Qualifications (Minimum requirements per scheme or QMS)<ul> <li>Familiarity with the third-party certification process</li> <li>Strong communication and customer service skills</li> <li>Well-developed organizational and time management skills</li> <li>Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and database systems</li> <li>Willing to travel up to 75%, mostly overnight travel throughout Brazil</li></ul>Education and ExperienceBRC<ul> <li>University degree in a food-related or bioscience discipline, or as a minimum have successfully completed a higher education course in a food or bioscience-related discipline (a minimum of 10 years industry experience may be used in lieu of a 4-year degree with BRC approval)</li> <li>5+ years of professional experience related to the food industry</li> <li>2-day HACCP training course</li> <li>Lead Auditor course from a third party AND the BRC current food safety standard training course OR BRC Lead Auditor course with current standard training</li> <li>40-hour quality management system training (e.g. Exemplar Global, IRCA, BRC 3rd-party course)</li></ul>Physical RequirementsThis is an office-based job 25% of the time and a field position 75% of the time. Must be able to sit 6+ hours per day. Keyboarding 6+ hours per day. Must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone. Must be able to physically travel to audit sites via both plane and car. Travel to audit sites requires the ability to stand, walk and carry up to 20 lbs. of equipment, possibly on steep, rough terrain.Work Environment<ul> <li>Remote (home office based) and client sites across Brazil</li> <li>While auditing/assessing: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Processing equipment in facilities</li> <li>Pesticide and other chemical storage facilities</li> <li>Temperature extremes of high heat or cold</li> </ul> </li></ul>

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Auditor, Food Safety, BRCGS 

OverviewThe auditor’s primary service is to conduct Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles and Criteria Certification audits for a network of clients. This is a contract position in LATAM.Relevant RSPO Services/Schemes<ul> <li>Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Supply Chain Certification</li> <li>Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles and Criteria Certification</li> <li>RSPO Independent Smallholder Standard (2020)</li> <li>RSPO Certification Systems (2020)</li> <li>RSPO Labour Auditing Guidance (2022)</li> <li>New Planting Procedure, 2022</li> <li>Rules Market Communication &amp; Claims, 2022</li></ul>Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAuditing<ul> <li>Conduct robust and detailed RSPO P&amp;C audits</li> <li>Generate high-quality audit reports, ensuring accurate, detailed, and consistent descriptions of evidence and findings</li> <li>Independently or with teams, assess management practices of organizations related to applicable certification standards</li> <li>Be proficient in program and certification requirements, ensuring a pragmatic approach to a wide range of auditing circumstances while maintaining the integrity of the certification scheme.</li></ul>Communications<ul> <li>Communicate standard requirements to clients, effectively, and concisely</li> <li>Communicate regularly with clients, ensuring that Corrective Action Requests are closed within appropriate deadlines</li> <li>Communicate promptly with SCS staff on the scheduling of audits and revisions to draft reports, if needed</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul> <li>Experience with the third-party certification process</li> <li>3+ years of field experience in the palm oil sector, health and safety, or environmental management. These include experience in HCV and HCS assessment, social auditing, or involvement in human rights activities.</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in a related field (agriculture, environmental sciences, or social sciences, etc.)</li> <li>Strong communication and customer service skills</li> <li>Well-developed organizational and time management skills</li> <li>Strong computer skills, proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn, adapt, and utilize various internal and external database systems</li> <li>Strong written and oral command of the Spanish or Portuguese and English language</li> <li>Willing to travel within LATAM (approx. 75%)</li></ul>Additional Preferred Qualifications<ul> <li>RSPO endorsed P&amp;C auditor course</li> <li>Currently qualified as an RSPO P&amp;C Team or Lead Auditor</li> <li>Completed the auditor course for ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 or ISO 45001</li></ul>Physical RequirementsThis is a home office-based job and requires travel for on-site audits with our clients 75% of the time. Must be able to travel to audit sites physically, and a driver's license is required. Primarily computer-based work and must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone.Work EnvironmentHome office and on-site client visits. Site visits include Palm Oil Mills, industrial facilities, palm oil plantations. Appropriate work attire and safety gear are expected (e.g., closed-toed shoes, field PPE, etc.).

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