Responsibilities:

Conduct audits and trainings as per requirements outlined in relevant standards and audit criteria
Stay updated on all relevant skill development, regulatory, code qualification, and industry standards
Maintain qualifications and competencies in standards such as BRCGS Food, Packaging, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GMP, and other food safety-related schemes
Understand and monitor the local social, economic, and business environment to ensure relevance in audit delivery
Ensure timely Turnaround Time (TAT) for audit report submissions as per Eurofins procedures
Uphold and communicate the principles of impartiality in certification processes; take independent action where required
Lead technical decisions and review certification/verification decisions made by the technical team
Communicate effectively with key stakeholders such as Impartiality Committee, Directors, and Accreditation Bodies
Ensure timely qualification renewals, completion of trainings, calibration meetings, and approval processes
Mentor and support technical executives, auditors, and back-office executives to build strong technical teams
Provide ongoing support and monitoring of operational activities to ensure process compliance and continual improvement

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Food Science or related discipline
Certified Lead Auditor in FSMS / FSSC / QMS or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, technical, or audit functions, preferably with a certification body
At least 4 years of prior experience in the food industry, preferably in production or quality departments

Additional Skills & Attributes:

Lead Auditor