Lead Auditor Food

Local Unit & Position Description:As a result of further growth of our division Business Assurance in Essen, we are looking for **3rd party Auditors or qualified applicants** for the following areas:

- **IFS; BRC; FSSC 22000**

A comprehensive training development process is followed which will provide the range of skills and competencies required. Internal auditing or second party audit experience would also be valuable.

DNV Business Assurance conducts a range of protocol-based assessments, and we are keen to recruit individuals with experience and/or capabilities in the scored assessment protocols and similar tools.

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Responsibilities*
- Lead and carry out 3rd party audits at Food & Beverage industry companies
- Customer support and development
- Project management for national and international customers
- Provide premium services to selected key customers, including provision of advanced audit activities, liaison with senior management and customer management
- Carry out in efficient and competent manner the work for DNV as required by instructions/ the management system and/or as per formal agreement between the client and DNV
- Ensure that the independent nature of the DNV scheme is not compromised at any time
- Maintain/Acquire his/her Auditor Registration with DNV or any other registration having been a basis for his acceptance as Lead Auditor within DNV
- Plan and execute audits, report findings and follow-up when necessary, within agreed times scales and economic frameworks
- Meeting professional practice standards and demonstrating competence in core areas
- Developing and maintaining positive relationship with client personnel
- Maintaining high morale by contributing to an effective positive work environment
- Acting as a team player who works well with others and guides self through professional development process, including timely completion of reviews and goal setting
- Maintaining effective communication with line management, between audit team members and client stakeholders

Position Qualifications:

- Degree in a food related or bioscience discipline or, as a minimum, successfully completed a food related or bioscience higher education course or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience (in relation to food production & technology) in the food industry
- Adequate working experience in quality management and food safety in the food sector
- Preferably a qualification as Lead Auditor for IFS Food and / or BRC Food and / or FSSC 22000 Food
- Experience in auditing GFSI schemes will be an advantage
- Profound qualification for the standards, preferably industry authorization
- Good analytical skills and specialised know-how of relevant methods
- Very good communication skills
- High social competence and ability to work in a team
- Willingness to travel
- Fluent in German and English language

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We offer:*

Along with competitive conditions, DNV offers you the possibility to make a global impact on a safe and sustainable future. Our working culture is based on respect for one another and the appreciation of work-life-balance.
- Work with dedicated and competent colleagues and meet demanding customers in an international environment
- Experience complex and exciting technical challenges
- Work locally with the chance to expand your global horizon
- We enable a continuous individual development
- Social benefits as per DNV location
- 100% remote work
- Company car

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.

Please be informed you may be requested to provide DNV with additional documents for a background check.
Company & Business Area Description:DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We are one of the world’s leading certification, assurance and risk management providers. Whether certifying a company’s management system or products, providing training, or assessing supply chains, and digital assets, we enable customers and stakeholders to make critical decisions with confidence. We are committed to support our customers to transition and realize their long-term strategic goals sustainably, and collectively contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Equal Opportunity Statement:DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity

Location: Wolbeckstr. 25, 45329 Essen