Responsibilities:
- Conduct audits and trainings as per requirements outlined in relevant standards and audit criteria
- Stay updated on all relevant skill development, regulatory, code qualification, and industry standards
- Maintain qualifications and competencies in standards such as BRCGS Food, Packaging, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GMP, and other food safety-related schemes
- Understand and monitor the local social, economic, and business environment to ensure relevance in audit delivery
- Ensure timely Turnaround Time (TAT) for audit report submissions as per Eurofins procedures
- Uphold and communicate the principles of impartiality in certification processes; take independent action where required
- Lead technical decisions and review certification/verification decisions made by the technical team
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders such as Impartiality Committee, Directors, and Accreditation Bodies
- Ensure timely qualification renewals, completion of trainings, calibration meetings, and approval processes
- Mentor and support technical executives, auditors, and back-office executives to build strong technical teams
- Provide ongoing support and monitoring of operational activities to ensure process compliance and continual improvement
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Food Science or related discipline
- Certified Lead Auditor in FSMS / FSSC / QMS or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, technical, or audit functions, preferably with a certification body
- At least 4 years of prior experience in the food industry, preferably in production or quality departments
Additional Skills & Attributes:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective presentation and interpersonal abilities
- High level of leadership and supervisory skills
- Proven problem-solving capability and result-oriented approach
- Ability to mentor, retain talent, and support technical team growth
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Fluent in English; additional regional language proficiency is an advantage
