Food Safety Auditor

SGS

Food Safety Auditor performing third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures. Collaborating with Auditors and assisting in training while maintaining audit-related credentials.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting third-party audits and maintaining audit-related credentials, with a strong foundation in food safety management systems and quality assurance. Proficient in collaborating with teams and training auditors while adhering to HACCP and SGS certification standards.

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Lead Auditor QualificationHACCP StandardsFood Safety Management SystemsQuality Assurance ExperienceFood Industry Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Third-Party AuditsCertification ProceduresData AnalysisAudit RecommendationsFood Science KnowledgeAnimal Feed NutritionBio Science KnowledgeTechnical Applications of StandardsQuality Assurance CoordinationFood Safety Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationTrainingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

HACCP CertificationLead Auditor Certification

Industry Keywords

SGS CertificationSQFFood IndustryQuality AssuranceFood Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures
Collect and analyze information for certification recommendations
Collaborate with teams of Auditors during audits
Assist in training other Auditors and Senior Auditors
Participate in witness audits by SGS or accreditation bodies
Maintain all audit-related credentials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in animal feed / nutrition, food science or bio science required
2+ years’ work experience
Qualified as Lead Auditor to HACCP (third party audit scheme eg., SQF)
Minimum 2 years’ work experience in food industry management function
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs
401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment)
Auditor Bonus Plan
Online training courses
Virtual and classroom development experiences
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid-time off
Family leave