Responsible for the application of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements and principles against established standards and protocols accomplished through analytical and objective evaluation of facility policies, practices, and observations
Perform audit and certification audit services following objective assessment of functions and procedures for customers primarily in the meat, pork, poultry area as well as other food industry areas
Conduct food safety, animal welfare, regulatory, process evaluation, certification audits, and customer specific audits for food plants and processing facilities
Demonstrate ability to become highly proficient with GFSI auditing requirements
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining certification and audit programs
Perform required communication with new and existing customers
Represent FSNS C&A at trade shows and seminars
Supervise or participate in development areas as assigned by the management team

B.S. Degree in Food Science, Food Safety or related field preferred
5+ years experience or equivalent in a decision making role involving food safety, quality, or regulatory systems at a food manufacturing site
HACCP Trained or PCQI preferred
Working knowledge of USDA-FSIS and/or FDA Food Manufacturing guidelines and regulations required
Must be willing to travel 90-100% of the work week
Hold valid Driver’s License
Must hold passport or have ability to obtain passport

Audit Specialist

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