BRCGS Issue 9 Food Auditor

Company Overview

QIMA's Food Division specializes in ensuring food safety, quality standards, sustainable practices, and safe workplaces throughout the global food supply chain. Offering inspections, audits, and certifications, QIMA supports producers, retailers, and businesses across food service and hospitality sectors, securing the path of food products from farm origins to final consumers. Operating in over 100 countries, QIMA serves more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers in consumer products, food, and life sciences industries. EFRAC, a QIMA group company, focuses on laboratory testing services tied to food safety, pharmaceutical quality, and environmental monitoring.

The company's unique culture is driven by QIMA's core values emphasizing client dedication, integrity, and simplifying processes, which have disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification sector. Join this vibrant environment to contribute towards achieving QIMA's mission.

Role Summary

The position involves conducting comprehensive audits of food manufacturing and processing facilities to verify adherence to BRCGS Food Issue 9 standards. Candidates should possess a profound understanding of food safety principles, quality management systems, and operational effectiveness in the food industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute detailed audits assessing compliance with BRCGS Food Issue 9 across food production sites.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of food safety and quality management frameworks, including HACCP plans.
• Examine legal compliance, traceability, and quality documentation.
• Compile thorough audit reports capturing findings, observations, non-conformities, and recommendations for improvements.
• Perform follow-up audits to confirm corrective actions' implementation and effectiveness.
• Plan and maintain audit schedules addressing BRCGS compliance timelines.
• Partner with facility teams to advance understanding and application of BRCGS requirements.
• Offer training and guidance on food safety best practices and compliance standards.
• Stay informed on food safety regulations, industry developments, and audit methodologies.
• Suggest enhancements to audit tools and processes for increased audit efficiency and precision.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in food science or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience in food safety auditing or quality assurance roles.
• Minimum six months of hands-on industry experience involving quality or technical responsibilities.
• At least six months of consultancy experience focusing on quality and technical advisory.
• Completed a minimum of five relevant audits or accumulated at least ten man-days in the relevant category.
• HACCP training based on Codex standards of at least two days.
• Completion of an accredited Management System Lead Assessor course (such as IRCA) or BRC-approved Third Party Auditor course; SQF and IFS lead auditor certifications are also acceptable.
• Successful completion of a written GFSI examination is mandatory.
• Completion of BRC Issue 9 comprehension training and e-learning modules for protocol/report writing with exams, or prior completion of BRC Issue 8 auditor courses and evaluations.
• Experience conducting internal audits, and second or third-party audits under GFSI-recognized schemes, including a substantial number (over 10) of relevant third-party audits over the past two years covering HACCP, Quality Management Systems, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Strong command of BRCGS, FSSC standards, and relevant food safety legislation.
• Excellent analytical aptitude with great attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

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