Senior Auditor, Food Safety

SGS

Senior Food Safety and Animal Feed Auditor conducting third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures across the U.S., ensuring compliance with industry standards and assisting in training of auditors.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting certification audits in compliance with SGS procedures and food safety standards, with a strong focus on quality assurance and effective communication. Proven ability to train and collaborate with teams while managing multiple projects efficiently.

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Lead Auditor CertificationHACCP StandardsQuality Assurance ManagementFood Safety Management SystemsBachelor’s Degree in Food Science

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Hard Skills

Certification AuditsFood Safety ManagementQuality Assurance CoordinationTechnical Applications of StandardsProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsMultitasking Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

Lead Auditor to HACCP

Industry Keywords

Animal FeedFood ScienceBio ScienceThird Party Audit SchemeSQF

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform certification audits in any capacity in conformance with the SGS Global/Local procedures, sector specific schemes/standards.
Ensure that such duties are performed in an efficient and commercially expedient way.
Collaborate with teams of Auditors during the auditing activities.
Assist in the training of other Auditors and Senior Auditors during planned audits or during other training functions.
Actively participates in witness audits by SGS or accreditation bodies.
Undertake any other activities as directed by the Manager, Certification Audit or Manager, Technical Accreditation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in animal feed / nutrition, food science or bio science is required.
2+ years’ work experience and qualified as Lead Auditor to HACCP (third party audit scheme eg., SQF)
Minimum 2 years’ work experience of proven management function in food industry.
Minimum 2 years’ work experience in quality assurance function or food safety management system coordination.
Strong background and knowledge of technical applications of the standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects while delivering results on time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
Wealth: 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment) and an Auditor Bonus Plan.
Happiness: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave