EAGLE Certification Group is seeking thorough and articulate individuals for subcontract Safe Quality Food (SQF) Auditors to conduct 3rd party audits for EAGLE'S clients.
SQF Auditor responsibilities:
Audit Scheduling: Coordinate and plan all resources necessary to lead an on-site audit at the customer's location.
Schedule Preparation: Research, prepare and communicate an effective audit schedule for upcoming audits that ensures efficiency and compliance with all audit requirements.
Conduct Audit: Conduct effective on-site audits including opening meeting, interviews, records inspection, process tracking, site inspections (physically observing activities where performed, making detailed notes of strengths & weaknesses. Conduct closing meetings, shares preliminary audit results.
Audit Report & Administration: Complete audit reports noting required information and other details discovered during audit. Process and submit all paperwork to the EAGLE office, per required timelines.
Corrective Action Processing: Review customer-submitted responses to non-conformances identified during audit. Advise customer and EAGLE of appropriateness of response.
Training & Education: Actively maintain the technical expertise required to audit specific standards through training and education. Maintain regulatory awareness and compliance requirements of ISO and other standards, as appropriate.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in food science, food technology, Bio Science, or discipline related to the food sector.
At least 160 hours of food safety auditing in the food industry/20 audit days. History can go back to 10 years prior. Audit log should include the date, company audited, products under the scope and contact for verification
At least five (5) years' work experience in a food-related technical, professional or supervisory position involving food safety accountability and the exercise of judgment.
HACCP course certificate, PCQI course certificate
Complete the "Auditing SQF Systems" training course (4 days) OR 2) Complete a registered "Management System Lead Auditor" training course of 40 hours duration and the "Auditing SQF Systems Course" (3 days); OR 3) Complete a registered "Management System Lead Auditor" training course of 40 hours duration and the "Auditing the SQF Code Requirements" virtual training course
If applicable, SQF Quality Auditor Course or equivalent, including ASQ quality training course or credential; or quality management post-secondary education course; or completed 60 hours auditing of ISO 9001. SQF Quality auditor online exam
Skills
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Ability to understand complex technical procedures relative to audited processes. Formulates analysis and position on compliance to established standards. Able to appreciate and understand different solutions to a problem.
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Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate at all levels within an organization (i.e.: employees, management, etc.), as well as customers, other auditors and EAGLE staff.
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Detailed and concise with report writing.
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Proficient in Microsoft 365 and computer email programs, and be willing to learn and adopt new technology and software.
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Understands the management process in order to recognize a customer's management strengths, weaknesses and culture during an audit. Work well with other auditors, customers and EAGLE staff to successfully manage the interactions and audit process.
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Strong technical, administrative, analytical and communication abilities required. Expertise and experience with processes and requirements of audit standards is required. Must continually work to enhance understanding of audit processes and requirements.
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Documents the details of the audit process for review by customers, EAGLE staff, and possibly Accreditation Body review
US Certified third-party auditor Pay Range: $400-$800 per day.
Compensation takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; standards and other business and organizational needs.
If you are self-motivated, enjoy travel, believe in customer service and doing the right thing, EAGLE maybe the company for you.
