Lead Auditor

Position Details

Position

Lead Auditor

Department

Certification Department

Reporting to

Food Scheme Lead UAE and Certification Manager UAE

Key Working Relationship

Certification Manager, Technical Manager, Operations Lead

Food Scheme Lead, Other Sr. Lead auditors and auditors, Sales team, technical team, RCL, ICC & TIQ,BU Heads, cross functional teams (technical teams and other BUs), Customers / Clients / Project Management Consultants

Minimum Required Qualifications

Specialty

External audits in accordance with ISO standards including Planning, Conducting, and Executing complete certificate cycle. Qualified auditor for

• HACCP
• ISO22000
• FSSC22000
• BRCGS, QMS, EMS and H&SMS(Preferred)
• Fluency in English and Arabic Knowledge Added advantage

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree in food science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or any or related food science discipline.

Training

ISO 22000:2018

FSSC22000 V6/V7

HACCP (Minimum 16 hrs. training)

Client handling and customer service

Preferred- BRCGS FOOD V9, ISO 9001:2015/2026, ISO 14001:2015/ 2026, ISO 45001:2018

Technical knowledge

• Knowledge of ISO standards and ISO 17021, ISO22003:20222, GAC and Accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of outlook, Office 365 (word, Excel), planning and scheduling software application etc.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry, food safety management, quality assurance, food production, or auditing.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and/or certification audits.
• Practical knowledge of HACCP and FSMS implementation.

Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities

Primary Functions

• Plan, conduct, lead, and report third-party and second-party food safety audits.
• Perform certification audit activities, including audit execution, reporting, and submission for review and certification decisions.
• Coordinate client communications before, during, and after audits.
• Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, integrity, and independence at all times.
• Support additional certification, compliance, and operational projects as assigned by Certification Leadership.

Client Relationship Management

• Team Player and engage all teams.
• Client Management during audit
• Manage client expectations and provide regular updates for audits, NCR Management and report completion.
• Manage Technical query and report completion as per the technical requirements
• Ensure high level of client satisfaction.

Business Requirements

• Conducting audits Impartially and without any COI, covering the audits with integrity.
• Following and Completing field and travel related HSE requirements.
• Conducting audits as per Accreditation and requirements
• Track, Manage and communicate the plan and schedules

Self Management

• Ability to work independently and manage client, management and Leadership skills for individual and team-based work
• Excellent time management to ensure timely deliverables.
• Self-motivated.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Customer Focus

• Deep comprehension of technical needs

HSE Requirements

• Comply with all organizational HSE policies and client site safety requirements.
• Complete all mandatory technical and HSE training programs.

Performance Monitoring

Continual Development

• Complete requirements for appropriate professional training in specified time frames.
• Regular reading of professional journals and other technical literature.
• Attend appropriate courses/seminars.
• Progress towards developing individual distinctive competence targets.

KPI’s

• Audit completion, HSE Adherences, report completeness, defects etc

Monitored By

Food Scheme Lead and Certification Manager