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.