Position Overview: The Food Auditor will be responsible for conducting audits of food manufacturing and processing facilities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role involves detailed assessments, reporting, and providing guidance to clients to improve their food safety practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive audits of food manufacturing and processing facilities to assess compliance with food safety standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Evaluate processes, procedures, and documentation related to food safety, quality management systems, and hygiene practices.
- Identify non-conformities, potential risks, and areas for improvement, and provide clear and actionable feedback to clients.
- Prepare detailed audit reports, summarizing findings, observations, and recommendations.
- Liaise with clients to discuss audit results, provide guidance on corrective actions, and follow up on implementation.
- Stay updated with current and emerging food safety regulations, standards, and industry practices.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of audit activities and findings.
- Participate in training and professional development activities to enhance auditing skills and knowledge.
- Collaborate with internal teams to share insights and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or food auditing.
- In-depth knowledge of food safety standards and regulations, such as HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, and FSSC 22000.
- Certification as a lead auditor in one or more food safety standards is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel to various client sites within the Netherlands.
Key Competencies:
- Regulatory Expertise: Thorough understanding of food safety standards and regulations.
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to interpret and assess complex processes and procedures.
- Communication: Clear and effective communication with clients and internal teams.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills for evaluating food safety and quality management systems.
- Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail in audit activities and reporting.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to work with leading food manufacturing and processing companies.
