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Help ensure audits are properly resourced, consistently delivered, technically sound and completed in accordance with SQF Code requirements, applicable GFSI benchmarking expectations, accreditation requirements, internal procedures and food safety industry best practices.\nKey Responsibilities:\nSupport the Auditor Manager in coaching, qualifying, coordinating and monitoring food safety auditors delivering SQF and other GFSI-recognized program audits.\nCoordinate audit planning and execution in accordance with SQF Code, certification body, accreditation, internal procedure and client program requirements.\nPromote consistent technical interpretation of SQF requirements across applicable food-sector scopes.\nAssist with auditor qualification, scope approvals, witnessed audits, calibration, professional development and competency records.\nSupport auditor assignment, capacity planning, utilization, subcontractor engagement, travel efficiency and coverage of seasonal or urgent audit demand.\nReview audit reports, nonconformity statements, corrective action evidence and certification recommendations. • Monitor the timely closure of audit findings and escalate overdue, incomplete or potentially ineffective corrective actions.\nProvide technical guidance on SQF audit expectations while maintaining certification impartiality and avoiding consultancy.\nPartner with scheduling, client services, sales, operations, technical reviewers and certification decision personnel.\nTrack audit delivery, report turnaround, corrective action closure, auditor productivity, client feedback and other operational and quality indicators.\nSupport SQF program oversight, accreditation assessments, witness audits, office assessments, internal audits and resulting corrective actions.\nMaintain awareness of GFSI-recognized programs, including BRCGS and FSSC 22000.\nReinforce the evaluation of HACCP-based food safety systems, prerequisite programs, allergen controls, sanitation, traceability, food defense, food fraud mitigation, supplier controls and regulatory compliance. • Analyze audit findings, complaints, technical reviews, accreditation feedback and performance data to identify improvement and calibration needs.\nDeputize for the Auditor Manager when assigned and represent the food certification function in relevant discussions.\nWhat You’ll Bring:\nBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Agriculture, Quality Management or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, food safety, quality assurance, certification or management systems auditing.\nStrong working knowledge of the SQF Code and requirements applicable to SQF certification audits.\nCurrent or recent qualification as an SQF auditor, SQF practitioner, food safety auditor or equivalent third-party certification professional is strongly preferred.\nWorking knowledge of GFSI benchmarking principles and familiarity with programs such as BRCGS or FSSC 22000 is preferred.\nKnowledge of HACCP principles, prerequisite programs, sanitation, allergen management, traceability and recall, food defense, food fraud mitigation and supplier controls.\nExperience supporting or leading auditors, quality professionals, technical teams or certification operations in a multi-site or regional environment. • Experience in food manufacturing, primary production, packaging, storage and distribution, animal feed or food service is preferred.\nAbility to evaluate objective evidence, write clear nonconformities, assess corrective actions and support certification recommendations.\nStrong coaching, communication, conflict resolution, organization and stakeholder management skills.\nExcellent English communication skills; Spanish or Portuguese capability is preferred.\nStrong analytical, scheduling, project coordination and operational performance management capability.\nWillingness to travel regionally and internationally.\nAbility to maintain confidentiality, independence, objectivity and integrity in certification activities.\nComfortable working in food-sector production environments requiring protective clothing, hygiene controls, temperature variation and compliance with site-specific food safety requirements.\nWorking Conditions and Travel:\nHybrid or office-based role with regular travel across the Americas.\nTravel may include audits, witness activities, auditor calibration, client meetings, accreditation assessments and regional team events.\nWho are LRQA?\nLRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.\nOperating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. 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