Integrity Program Assessor FSSC 22000– the Americas

The FSSC foundation has a risk-based Integrity Program (IP) to review the performance of all licensed Certification Bodies (CBs). The IP team reviews the compliance of the FSSC licensed Certification Bodies.

Two important activities are

· conducting desk reviews

· performing CB office assessments

These activities cover the Americas, being North- and South America plus Canada.

The Integrity Program Assessor will report to Remco Pieters, Integrity Program Manager.

Key Result Areas

  • Perform all aspects, planning, assessment, reporting and follow-up, of the IP activities under which Office Assessments (on-site/ remote), Desk Reviews (remote), and occasional Witness Assessments (on-site) are conducted.
  • Participate in regular IP meetings to discuss organizational/departmental developments and ensure calibration among the IP Assessor team.
  • Provide the IP Manager Certification Integrity with valuable recommendations to enable decision-making and share insights to strengthen the IP.

Ideal Integrity Program Assessor

Geography

You are living in South- or North America

Knowledge and experience

  • Knowledge of regulations and international standards pertaining to food safety auditing, certification, and accreditation.
  • Degree in food-related or bio-science discipline.
  • 2 years of working experience in food-related industry taking an active role in quality assurance or food safety functions in production or manufacturing.
  • 5 years’ international experience in auditing third-party food safety/quality management system auditing.
  • Lead Auditor qualification (IRCA or equivalent) for food safety management systems or quality management systems.
  • Sound knowledge of FSSC 22000 Scheme requirements, ISO 22000, ISO 22003-1, ISO/TS 22002 series, ISO 17011 and relevant IAF MD/ IAF ID
  • Experienced in quality governance and technical reviews for FSSC22000

Personal Skills

  • Flexible work attitude in support of delivering objectives.
  • Ethical behavior (in line with Annex D of ISO/IEC 17021-1).
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
  • Work independently and act as a team member.
  • Presentation skills and expertise.
  • Able to travel internationally.

What We Offer

The Foundation offers a healthy work-life balance in an international environment through agile working. They ensure excellent work is recognized and rewarded and additional benefits are:

  • Provision of resources and support for personal training and development in line with FSSC’s values: Transparency, Integrity, Ambition, Engagement, and Care.
  • An open and diverse culture within a flexible organization since you get to choose where you want to work most of the time.
  • Attractive freelance allowances.

FSSC will only be processing applications from candidates who are living and working in the Americas.