Auditor Competence Officer

Description

• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with GFSI rules and internal policies.
• Approval Coordination: Liaise with auditors’ managers in Local Units and with Standard Owners, acting as a key point of contact to ensure approvals are completed within KPI-defined timelines.
• Requalification Management: Support requalification processes in case of standard updates, ensuring correct application of procedures.
• Competence Assessment: Review CVs and supporting documentation for new GFSI auditors and manage requests for qualification extensions to additional schemes or categories.
• Operational Support for Qualification Maintenance: Provide necessary operational assistance in processes related to maintaining auditors’ qualifications.

Requirements

• Familiarity with qualification and requalification processes of the main Food GFSI schemes.
• Knowledge of GFSI standards and related regulations.
• Ability to analyze documentation and assess competencies.
• Problem-solving and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with international stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Proficiency in IT tools (Excel, databases, competence management platforms).
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Experience in GFSI food certification, auditing, or competence management (Feed and Aqua schemes knowledge are a plus)
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple deadlines.
• Degree in technical, scientific, or management disciplines (preferred).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance