Italy Food Voluntary Certification Operations Lead Auditor

Mission

The role focuses on planning, conducting, and managing audits within our certification business related to the different certification schemes.

Key Accountabilities

Audit Program Management:
Prepare, manage, and control the audit program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
Document Review:
Check customer management system documents, including manuals, procedures, instructions, files, and records, to verify compliance and accuracy.
Audit Planning:
Plan audits and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Audit Participation:
Participate in and lead audits, conducting interviews, note-taking, and assessing the implementation of management systems.
Audit Result Definition:
Identify and define audit results (Positive and negative findings as non conformities, opportunity of improvement);
Report Generation:
Draw up comprehensive audit reports detailing findings and recommendations for certification decisions.
Follow-Up Management:
Manage the follow-up process, including tracking non-conformities and corrective actions, ensuring resolution and compliance.
Technical Review:
Conduct technical reviews of audit files and propose certification decisions based on thorough analysis.
Skill Maintenance:
Keep skills, qualifications, and certifications up to date by staying informed about industry standards and best practices.
Resource Performance Monitoring:
Monitor the performance of resources involved in the certification process, providing guidance and support as needed.
Data Management:
Maintain updated records of customer data and other information relevant to the audit process.
Customer Engagement:
Manage technical meetings with customers, fostering positive relationships and addressing any technical concerns.

Qualifications

- Lead Auditor qualification for the voluntary BRCGS / IFS Food certification standards or at least having passed the IFS Food auditor qualification exams (written and oral)
- Strong understanding of audit planning, execution, and reporting processes.
- Proven ability to lead and manage audit programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry requirements.
- Expertise in conducting document reviews, identifying non-conformities, and providing actionable recommendations.
- Skilled in technical reviews and defining audit results, including corrective actions.
- Excellent communication skills for conducting interviews, reporting findings, and engaging with customers.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong ability to monitor resource performance and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Up-to-date qualifications and certifications, including Lead Auditor certification (ISO, etc.).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in: Food Science and Technology or Animal Production Science and Technology or Degree in Agricultural Science and Technology or  Biological Sciences or Veterinary Medicine #LI-MP3