Latin America Food & Sustainability Certification Lead Auditor

Mission

Act as a Senior Auditor in sustainability certification programs, conducting certification, surveillance, andrecertification audits, with a focus on internationally recognized schemes.

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Key Accountabilities

• Conduct certification, surveillance, and recertification audits in sustainability schemes, including:

  • ISCC (EU / PLUS / CORSIA)

  • FSC (Chain of Custody)

  • RenovaBio

  • Other applicable sustainability and traceability schemes

• Plan, execute, and report audits in accordance with normative requirements, accreditation rules, and internal procedures.

• Assess traceability systems, mass balance, chain of custody, socio-environmental, and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare clear, consistent technical reports in compliance with applicable schemes and standards.

• Interact technically with clients, internal teams, stakeholders, and, when necessary, accreditation bodies.

• Provide technical support for new product development, commercial processes, and internal training when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Forestry, Agronomic, Chemical, or related fields), or Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, or related areas.

• Proven experience as a third-party auditor in sustainability certification programs.

• Formal auditor qualification in at least one of the following schemes:

  • ISCC

  • FSC

  • RenovaBio

• Full availability for national and occasional international travel.

• Ability to work independently, ethically, with strong critical thinking and technical rigor.

• Fluent English; Spanish is desirable.

• High ethical standards and technical independence.

• Strong organization, discipline, and time management skills.

• Clear written and verbal communication.

• Ability to manage clients and complex audit situations.

• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to lifelong learning.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Qualification and experience as a food safety auditor, such as:

  • BRCGS

  • FSSC 22000

  • GLOBALG.A.P.

• Qualification as an ISO Management Systems auditor, including:

  • ISO 9001 (Quality)

  • ISO 14001 (Environment)

  • ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)

• Experience auditing in the following sectors:

  • Agribusiness

  • Biofuels

  • Forestry

  • Food and ingredients

• Knowledge of GHG inventories, corporate sustainability, ESG, or sustainability reporting.

Additional Information

• Hybrid work regime (after first period 100% on site).
• Office located at Vila Nova Conceição - SP.
• All of our positions are also available to people with disabilities (PCD).

Competencies