Auditor

JOB SUMMARY                                               Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000/year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS    

• B.S. Degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or related field - preferred.

• Must be able to travel 90-100% of the work week.

• 3+ years' experience or equivalent in QA or Food Safety.

• Experience with USDA and FDA inspected manufacturing facilities.

• HACCP Trained or Certified preferred.

• Quality Assurance or Food Safety Expertise in a beef, pork or poultry plant environment preferred.

• Working knowledge of USDA (FSIS) guidelines preferred.

• Animal welfare/ or animal husbandry exposure required.

• Hold valid Driver’s License.

• Must hold passport or have ability to obtain passport.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform audit and certification audit services following objective assessment of functions and procedures for customers primarily in the meat, pork, poultry area as well as other food industry areas.
• Conduct food safety, animal welfare, regulatory, process evaluation, certification audits, and customer specific audits for food plants and processing facilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in HACCP. Must be able to complete HACCP training certification.
• Demonstrates ability to become highly proficient with GFSI auditing requirements. Must be able to successfully complete BRC and SQF Third Party Auditor Training. Other schemes upon request.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining certification and audit programs.
• Perform required communication with new and existing customers.
• Represent FSNS C&A at trade shows and seminars.
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops and being aware of food industry issues and trends.
• Supervise or participate in development areas as assigned by the management team.