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Senior Auditor, BRCGS Food Safety

Location
Remote, REMOTE, United States
Work mode
Remote
Employment type
Full-time

Skills mentioned

  • BRCGS Food Safety Auditing
  • Lead Auditor (ISO 19011)
  • HACCP
  • Food Safety Standards (FSSC22000, SQF, BRC)
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control
  • Food Science
  • Certification Auditing
  • Technical Standards Knowledge
  • Communication Skills
  • Spanish or French Language
  • Decision Making
  • Project Management

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About the job

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 SGS helps to improve food safety, enhance quality, support sustainable development, improve margins, and protect brands. SGS auditors have the industry and business expertise to perform food audits against chosen criteria and code of practice. As the Senior Food Safety Auditor BRCGS , you will perform third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures and requirements of one or more applicable standards (i.e. FSSC22000, SQF, BRC ). You will also perform the collection and analysis of sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification. Position may be located anywhere in the U.S.

  • Perform certification audits in any capacity in conformance with the SGS Global/Local procedures, sector specific schemes/standards, ensure that such duties are performed in an efficient and commercially expedient way.
  • Upon evidence gained during audits, provides with determination whether registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.
  • Assimilate, understand, and operate the SGS Certification System in all auditing activities.
  • Collaborate with teams of Auditors during the auditing activities.
  • Strive to provide customers with sufficient audit experience to cover the whole of SGS’s Certification's accredited activities.
  • Assist in the training of other Auditors and Senior Auditors during planned audits or during other training functions.
  • Actively participates in witness audits by SGS or accreditation bodies.
  • Maintains all audit-related credentials.
  • Undertake any other activities as directed by the Manager, Certification Audit or Manager, Technical Accreditation.
  • Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications Education and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline.

  • Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, including at least 2 years in Quality, Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) or production.
  • Successful completion of Lead Auditor training (minimum 3 days) based on ISO 19011.
  • HACCP training (minimum 2 days), minimum 2 hours each food fraud and food defense session OR PCQI human food and Scheme specific training e.g., BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 training, including a minimum 2-day auditor course.

• Travels up to 80% of the time - automobile / airplane, some travel might be international with flight time 8+ hours depending on the destination. Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization requirements.

  • Travels up to 80% of the time - automobile / airplane, some travel might be international with flight time 8+ hours depending on the destination. Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization requirements.

• Strong background and knowledge of technical applications of the standards • Language Skills: Advanced proficiency in English and either Spanish or French is highly preferred. • Mathematical Skills: Basic level • Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic level • Excellent communication and interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills. • Proactive attitude and excellent organizational skills • Effectively react in stressful situations and make clear, well-founded decisions regarding conformity during the audit. • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects while delivering results on time. • Act with integrity, tact, and character. Compensation The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000 annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications. Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
  • Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment) and an Auditor Bonus Plan.
  • Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Additional Information SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

From SGS's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 29 Oct 2026.

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