FSSC 22000 Auditor at QIMA, Charlotte, NC
FSSC 22000 Auditor at QIMA in Charlotte, NC. Contract. Apply with swipeandhired.
QIMA offers solutions for the food industry from farm to fork through GFSI-recognized certifications (PrimusGFS, GLOBALG.A.P., SQF, BRCGS, IFS), third- and second-party food safety audits, ethical audits, quality seals, inspections, training, and supply chain management. We have offices in Brazil, the United States, and Mexico, and a team of auditors in several countries. Since 2019, we have been part of the QIMA Group.
- Prepare and execute the audit plan, including sampling, process trails, and traceability (mass balance, when applicable).
- Assess compliance with ISO 22000, applicable PRPs, and FSSC Additional Requirements (e.g., food defense, food fraud, allergens, management of outsourced services, environmental monitoring when applicable, food safety culture).
- Collect and record evidence; write nonconformities and observations objectively and in line with scheme requirements.
- Prepare and review audit reports, certification recommendations, and records in the CB system within required timelines.
- Evaluate the client’s corrective actions (correction/root cause/effectiveness) and support internal technical decisions when requested.
- Comply with impartiality, independence, and confidentiality requirements; follow CB procedures and ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 22003-1 requirements.
- Keep qualifications up to date (changes to the FSSC scheme, normative documents, and accreditation requirements).
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Veterinary Medicine, Agronomy, Pharmacy, Engineering, or similar) **or** proven equivalent professional experience.
- Solid experience in food safety (FSMS/HACCP/quality/production) in organizations relevant to Categories C and I.
- Qualified as an FSSC 22000 lead auditor.
- Knowledge and practical application of:
- ISO 22000 (risk-based approach, OPRP/CCP, validation/verification, change management, communication).
- Sector-specific PRPs (e.g., ISO/TS 22002-1 for food manufacturing, when applicable).
- FSSC Additional Requirements (current version).
- Demonstrated ability to conduct audits independently, with sound judgment, professional demeanor, and strong technical report-writing skills.
- Availability for frequent travel (regional/national) and on-site audits.
- Computer literacy (MS Office/Google Workspace) and ability to use management/audit systems.
Preferred qualifications (nice to have)
- Additional auditor qualification/registration (IRCA/Exemplar Global) for ISO 22000/FSSC 22000.
- Previous experience as a third-party (certification) auditor in GFSI-recognized schemes.
- Training in: food defense, food fraud, allergen management, traceability/recall, supplier audits.
- Experience with complex and/or multi-site audits.