Job Description

Company Description

We are delighted that you\'re thinking about a career with SGS!

We currently have an exciting opportunity at SGS for a Lead Auditor - to join our highly successful certification division. Liaising clients across various countries.

SGS are the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture, we offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and we are committed to supporting your development within the company.



Job Title: Lead Auditor- Consumer Products

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week

Job Location: Oldbury- Field based- Location is not critical, travel around the UK is essential

Benefits / perks:

• Company car or car allowance
• 10% annual bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private Medical Cover
• 4-8% matching company pension contributions
• 4x Life Assurance
• 24 days Annual Leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Birthday Leave Scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Christmas Vouchers

Main Purpose of Role

• As a Consumer Products Technical Auditor, you will be responsible for conducting professional audits in accordance with established procedures, maintaining a high standard of service delivery that ensures effective customer relationships, primarily for FSSC/ISO22000 and BRCGS Consumer Products, 22716 along with non GFSI related standards and any 2nd Party Audit requests.
• To assist in business development as required and to provide specific technical support to expand the Company\'s capability to offer valued services to customers
• To write procedures and guidance documents as appropriate.
• To undertake training of auditors and clients.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct audits in accordance with established procedures, maintaining a high standard of service delivery that ensures effective customer relationships, primarily BRCGS Consumer Products ISO/FSSC22000 BRCGS Agents and Brokers, 22716 and second-party audits.
• Complete all chargeable work within the required budget and KPI timeframes to ensure customer satisfaction and efficiency of the business.
• Ensure completion of all assigned work and relevant documentation in accordance with required procedures and standards to fulfil customer expectations
• Provide accurate and timely reporting as required by line management to assist the planning and management of operations
• Manage personal schedule to work efficiently and to meet target chargeability requirements as defined by the Operations Manager
• Enhance client satisfaction and ensure compliance with standards
• Undertake personal professional development and ensure appropriate training records and personal logs are updated to maintain relevant auditor registrations and relevant industry knowledge
• If required, to provide technical support and staff training to all parts of the business to enhance the service capability of the business
• Support business development activities as required (including follow up and/or referral of enquiries, sales visits, assistance at events, seminars, etc) to enable on-going growth of the business
• Conduct internal audits of individual auditors, functions or offices to ensure internal compliance with relevant standards

Qualifications

Qualifications

• First degree, or tertiary equivalent - i.e. BA/BSc, HND in Food, Pharmacuetical or bioscience related discipline
• Lead Auditor Qualification
• Recognised HACCP (minimum of 2 days duration with examination)
• BRC Understanding Requirements Courses with Merit pass

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrate an excellent working knowledge and understanding of Consumer Products, Pharma, Agent & brokers, and non GFSI Certification requirements (HACCP, GMP), 22716 Cosmetics.
• Excellent working knowledge of management systems, standards and compliance/auditing techniques
• A solid understanding of FSSC / BRCGS / 22716 and UKAS accreditation requirements
• Effective people skills; able to develop good working relationships with people at all levels
• Attention to detail with ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities including all requirements for technical reviews.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change - committed to continuous personal and professional development

Experience

• Work experience in positions with significant QA or management systems responsibility in Consumer Product manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food or food packaging and environmental health.
• Experience in management systems auditing against recognised standards
• Experience of working under own initiative and in planning and prioritising workloads
• Lead Auditor Qualification

Additional Information

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.

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