Food Quality Auditor

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

Job Description

• Conduct first, second, and third-party audits against applicable food safety standards and certification schemes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) implemented by clients.
• Prepare audit plans, checklists, reports, and nonconformity findings.
• Verify corrective actions and follow-up on audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and certification body requirements.
• Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, and professional conduct during audits.
• Provide technical input regarding food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support witness audits, internal audits, and auditor calibration activities.

Maintain auditor qualifications and ongoing competency requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the food industry, food safety, quality assurance, or auditing.
• Experience with certification bodies is preferred.
• Practical knowledge of food manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, or distribution operations.

Professional Qualifications

Mandatory:

• FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor certification (IRCA/CQI or equivalent recognized body).
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (IRCA/CQI or equivalent recognized body).
• HACCP certification and practical implementation experience.

Preferred Certifications:

• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification (IRCA/CQI or equivalent recognized body).
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification (IRCA/CQI or equivalent recognized body).
• ISO/IEC 17065 awareness or implementation experience.
• ISO/IEC 17021-1 awareness and understanding of certification body requirements.
• BRCGS Food Safety Auditor qualification.
• ISO 19011 Auditing Techniques training.
• Food Fraud and Food Defense training.
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification.

• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification for FSMA.

Additional Information

Flexibility to travel relatively frequently inside Egypt