Lead Auditor - Food

Job Title: Lead Auditor - Food

Job Location: Lahore

Role Statement

• The primary role of a food safety auditor is to conduct food safety audits. This ensures quality control among foods of all types.
• The position performs in line with the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, including the BV Code of Ethics and the BV Group policy.
  
  

Accountabilities

 Preparation of audit Plan and initial coordination with client as per agenda shared by Operational Backoffice.

 Adherence to all Food safety standards/protocols/codes of conducts.

 Conducting audits using updated audit packs (checklists, forms, and tools).

 Maintaining positive client relationships and respond to all client inquiries and concerns.

 Submission of complete and accurate audit reports within established timelines to the reviewing channels.

 Timely addressing all defects, concerns and queries raised by reviewing channels.

 Developing competency to maintain qualification to conduct audits.

 Developing competency assessment packs to achieve maximum possible EA/NACE/Industrial/Service codes.

 Maintaining up to date knowledge of latest versions of applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements and standards.

KPIs (to be amended if necessary)

 Alleviating the time-barred cases

 NC closure within timeline

 Report Submission within timeline

Technical Competencies

The following competencies are required;

• University degree in food related disciplines, including but not limited to biological sciences, food science, nutrition, agriculture, agribusiness, engineering, chemistry, or related fields
• LA course on FSMS, HACCP, HALAL, FSSC, GG will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience related to the food and/or agricultural industries including but not limited to areas such as quality assurance, food safety functions, auditing, and/or farm management.
• 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 the Pakistan