Technical Assistant – Food Safety, Auditing & Management Systems

SUMMARY:

The Opportunity

POSITION INFO:

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Technically reviewing audit reports before release to clients and relevant business units.
• Monitoring auditor performance, including scorecards, trends, assessments and competence reviews.
• Supporting the effective implementation and maintenance of food safety and management systems.
• Developing and maintaining audit checklists, reports, procedures, work instructions and technical documentation.
• Ensuring relevant standards, regulations, legislation, certification requirements and customer requirements are monitored and communicated.
• Supporting accreditation and certification requirements and processes.
• Supporting certification decisions in line with applicable requirements.
• Monitoring technical non-conformities and corrective actions.
• Communicating changes to standards, procedures, forms and technical requirements to auditors and relevant stakeholders.
• Liaising with auditors, Operations, coordinators, key accounts and other stakeholders on technical matters.
• Identifying opportunities for technical improvement and supporting ongoing compliance.
• Acting as 2IC to the Technical Manager when required.

What We Are Looking For

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related field.
• At least 5 years' industry experience.
• At least 5 years' experience in management systems relevant to scheme auditing.
• At least 2 years' experience in certification and accreditation requirements.
• At least 2 years' experience managing personnel.
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, procedures and techniques.
• Good understanding of relevant standards, management systems, legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong computer literacy and Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 19011 and the applicable IRCA/SAATCA requirements.

• Previous auditing experience.
• SAATCA or IRCA registered Lead Auditor training.

The Person

• Analytical and highly detail-oriented
• Technically strong and confident
• Ethical and diplomatic
• Assertive and decisive
• Systematic, precise and accurate
• A strong communicator
• Able to work independently and take ownership
• Comfortable engaging with auditors and senior stakeholders
• Tenacious and solutions-focused
• Adaptable and able to manage competing technical priorities

Why This Role?