Food & Beverage Lead Auditor

We help companies ensure compliance, build high-performing management systems, and meet competence needs within a wide range of industries. DNV helps companies understand and manage their risk picture through our management system certification and training portfolios. Working with us, you can be involved in technically challenging and innovative projects worldwide, demanding a broad variety of expertise. Our strong focus on research and innovation opens an array of opportunities and allows you to engage in projects which develop next-generation solutions.

As a result of further growth of our Business Assurance division in Essen, we are looking for third-party auditors or qualified applicants. Ideally, candidates will have experience with management systems and hold qualifications and approvals for auditing key food sector schemes including IFS, BRC, and/or FSSC 22000.

We seek individuals with experience and competence in manufacturing processes and products across various types and supply chains. A comprehensive training development process is followed to provide the necessary skills and competencies. Internal auditing or second-party audit experience would be valuable.

DNV Business Assurance conducts a range of protocol-based assessments, and we are keen to recruit individuals with experience and/or capabilities in scored assessment protocols and similar tools.

Responsibilities

1. Perform third-party certification audits for Food & Beverage customers in accordance with IFS, FSSC, or BRCGS standards.
2. Maintain schedule of audit activities in coordination with customers.
3. Review customer corrective actions and ensure timely and accurate closure.
4. Maintain appropriate audit credentials and pursue advancement of current and related certifications as required.
5. Provide communication on changes and clarifications related to DNV’s Food & Beverage standards to relevant stakeholders.
6. Work closely with Resource Management to support auditor qualification and development.
7. Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Manager on operational activities and initiatives.
8. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Regular working time of 39 hours with flextime and home office possibility.
• Yearly profit share scheme – company-based performance bonus.
• 100% employer-funded pension scheme.
• Annual review of individual career plan and salary.
• 30 vacation days per year.
• Subsidized public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket).
• Voluntary sickness supplement up to 12 months.
• Company Sports & Urban Sports Club Membership.
• Bike Leasing (JobRad).
• Discounted meal offers and company canteen depending on location.
• Additional benefits: Sabbatical, Employee Assistance Program, Corporate Benefits.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, or political opinion.

Please note that we cannot proceed to the interview stage without the following documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV); Cover/Motivation Letter; University Diplomas & Transcripts; Reference Letter(s). All documents should preferably be in English. Please submit them at your earliest convenience to ensure a smooth and timely assessment process. Thank you for your cooperation.

You are a passionate Food & Beverage professional who meets our high standards of customer service, quality, and expertise, and you want to be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic global organization.

• Degree in a food-related or bioscience discipline, or successful completion of a higher education course in a related field (or equivalent).
• Ideally 5 years of experience in the food industry, particularly in food production and technology.
• Experience in quality management and food safety within the sector.
• Preferably qualified as Lead Auditor for IFS Food, BRCGS Food, or FSSC 22000 Food.
• Experience with GFSI-recognized schemes is an advantage.
• Profound qualification for standards, with relevant industry authorization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High social competence and teamwork ability.
• Valid European driving license.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent in German and English.

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