An exciting new opportunity exists to join the Foundation FSSC in the Technical team for the role of Technical Officer – Safety and Quality.
The Technical Officer assists the Technical Manager and is responsible for providing technical support for day-to-day operations and for developing, maintaining, and supporting all relevant technical aspects of the Scheme.
Key Result Areas
- Provide support to the Technical Manager with Scheme development and maintenance activities according to the procedural requirements.
- Manage and maintain the technical knowledge base within our support system and answer support requests.
- Responsible for effective communication with our Partners (Certification Bodies and Accreditation Bodies) and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in and support internal and external projects.
- Contribute to technical research in support of developments, new projects, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Tertiary education in a food or bio-science related field.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Food/Feed Schemes Program Manager/Coordinator, Food Safety or Quality Supervisor/Inspector, or Food Safety Auditor.
- Detailed knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems and implementation thereof, including FSSC 22000.
- Experience with technical reviews and certification decision-making would be to your advantage. Good knowledge of accreditation and certification.
- Ability to analyze information and propose solutions as part of continual improvement.
- Intercultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Independent worker and team player.
- Able to multitask and prioritize.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English at a high proficiency level.
What we Offer
FSSC offers and promotes a healthy work-life balance in an international environment through agile working. We ensure excellent work is recognized and rewarded. Additional benefits are:
- Provision of resources and support for personal training and development in line with our core values.
- Open and diverse culture within a flexible organization.
- Attractive salary, allowances, and benefits that match responsibilities and experience.
- Remote working flexibility: choose where you want to work most of the time.
Please be advised that only candidates located within a timezone between GMT +0 and GMT +2 will be considered for this position.
If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please send your CV and motivation letter in English to [email protected]