Overview
Auditor, Food Safety, BRCGS Jobs in Brazil at SCS Global Services
Title: Auditor, Food Safety, BRCGS
Company: SCS Global Services
Location: Brazil
Job Overview
The Food Safety auditor is responsible for conducting audits in facilities in accordance with both the audit scheme and SCS protocol. Auditors travel to client sites, perform inspections, determine compliance, review corrective actions, and submit their audit reports for review and certification.
This is a contract position.
Relevant Standards/Schemes
BRC
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Audit Coordination
Schedule and confirm audit date with client
Prepare and send client audit plan according to protocols
Book travel, hotel and transportation according to company policy, and submit expense reports
Audit Services
Adhere to all quality and code of conduct standards
Conduct audits using applicable checklists, forms, and tools
Maintain positive client relationships and respond to all client inquiries and concerns
Submit complete and accurate audit reports within established timelines
Ensure thorough client records are maintained
Program Quality and Compliance
Attend trainings to maintain qualification to conduct audits; maintain training records
Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable regulations and standards
Prepare clients for audit process by sending required audit plan
Qualifications (Minimum Requirements Per Scheme Or QMS)
Familiarity with the third-party certification process
Strong communication and customer service skills
Well-developed organizational and time management skills
Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and database systems
Willing to travel up to 75%, mostly overnight travel throughout Brazil
Education And Experience
BRC
University degree in a food-related or bioscience discipline, or as a minimum have successfully completed a higher education course in a food or bioscience-related discipline (a minimum of 10 years industry experience may be used in lieu of a 4-year degree with BRC approval)
5+ years of professional experience related to the food industry
2-day HACCP training course
Lead Auditor course from a third party AND the BRC current food safety standard training course OR BRC Lead Auditor course with current standard training
40-hour quality management system training (e.g. Exemplar Global, IRCA, BRC 3rd-party course)
Physical Requirements
This is an office-based job 25% of the time and a field position 75% of the time. Must be able to sit 6+ hours per day. Keyboarding 6+ hours per day. Must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone. Must be able to physically travel to audit sites via both plane and car. Travel to audit sites requires the ability to stand, walk and carry up to 20 lbs. of equipment, possibly on steep, rough terrain.
Work Environment
Remote (home office based) and client sites across Brazil
While auditing/assessing:
Processing equipment in facilities
Pesticide and other chemical storage facilities
Temperature extremes of high heat or cold
