Lead Food and Beverage Auditor

About Us

We are DNV, an independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights. This enables them to make critical decisions with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations. Founded in 1864, DNV operates globally in over 100 countries with 15,000 professionals dedicated to helping clients make the world safer, smarter, and greener.

About Business Assurance

We help companies ensure compliance, build high-performing management systems, and meet competence needs across a wide range of industries. DNV assists businesses in understanding and managing their risk profile through our management system certification and training portfolios.

Working with us means being involved in technically challenging and innovative projects worldwide, demanding diverse expertise. Our strong focus on research and innovation opens an array of opportunities, allowing you to engage in projects that develop next-generation solutions.

About the Lead Food and Beverage Auditor Role

DNV Business Assurance is targeting significant growth over the next three years, with the food sector being a major focus for certification activities. DNV is highly respected globally in this industry.

We are seeking individuals with expertise in auditing and processing in the food and beverage sector. As independent experts in assurance and risk management, we are committed to our mission of protecting life, property, and the environment. We empower our clients by providing accurate data and reliable information, enabling them to make crucial decisions confidently.

If you enjoy being at the forefront of ensuring food safety, empowering quality assurance teams, and learning through hands-on audits, then we encourage you to apply!

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform audits, write comprehensive reports, and follow up on corrections and corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Efficiently execute work for DNV as required by instructions, the Quality system, and in compliance with customer contracts.
• Maintain effective communication with line management, audit team members, and customer stakeholders.
• Maintain and acquire auditor qualifications in accordance with DNV procedures.
• Develop and nurture positive and constructive relationships with customers.
• Act as a collaborative team player, contributing to a positive and efficient working environment.
• Manage audit campaigns for major customer accounts.
• Get involved in technical issues to support operational and sales teams.
• Participate in collective work to implement and improve our organizational processes.

What We Offer (DNV Benefits)

Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being:

• Receive a competitive compensation package.
• Ensure future security with our pension scheme, profit share, health care benefits, and wellness programs.
• Enjoy the flexibility to manage your work in a way that suits your lifestyle, achieving a good work-life balance.
• Work in a great atmosphere alongside professionals and some of the most engaged and knowledgeable people in the industry.
• Receive guidance from colleagues through feedback and participation in networks.
• Advance your professional skills and technical expertise through individual competence development plans and tailored training.
• Develop your managerial skills by participating in our state-of-the-art leadership programs.
• Be part of a growing and renowned global organization with origins dating back to 1864.

This position is for full-time employment, though cooperation as a subcontractor may also be considered.

About You and Position Qualifications

Candidates should possess at least three (3) years of full-time professional experience (quality, food safety, production, R&D) within the industry or retail, specifically in food safety audits/inspections. Consultancy experience related to food processing activities may be recognized for a maximum of six months towards work experience.

• Proven auditing experience with various food safety schemes, including BRCGS, IFS Food, ISO 22000, or FSSC 22000.
• A degree in a food-related field.
• Relevant experience in quality or production within the food industry.
• Fluency in French and a good command of English.
• Strong ability to read and interpret audit protocols and work instructions.
• Excellent customer orientation skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• At least two or three or more of the following qualifications: IFS Food, IFS Logistic, FSSC 22.000 Food, ISO 22.000, BRCGS Food, BRCGS Packaging, Global Gap.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be analytical, synthetic, empathetic, able to communicate effectively, react calmly, and make sound decisions.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate are essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Key skills/competency

• Food Safety Audit
• Quality Management Systems
• HACCP
• FSSC 22000
• BRCGS
• IFS Food
• ISO 22000
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Client Relationship Management