Food & Beverage Lead Auditor (remote within Germany)

About Us
We are the 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 so that critical decisions can be made 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.

About Business Assurance
We help companies ensure compliance, build high-performing management systems, and meet competence needs within a wide range of industries. DNV helps companies understand Working with us, you can be involved in technically challenging and innovative projects worldwide demanding a broad variety of expertise. Our strong focus on research and innovation opens an array of opportunities, and allows you to engage in projects which develop next generation solutions. and manage their risk picture through our management system certification and training portfolios.

About The Role
As a result of further growth of our division Business Assurance in Essen, we are looking for 3rd party Auditors or qualified applicants. Ideally candidates will have experience of management systems and have qualifications and approvals for auditing key food sector schemes including IFS and / or BRC and / or FSSC 22000.

We are seeking individuals with experience and competence in manufacturing processes and products across a range of types and supply chains.

A comprehensive training development process is followed which will provide the range of skills and competencies required. Internal auditing or second party audit experience would also be valuable.

DNV Business Assurance conducts a range of protocol-based assessments, and we are keen to recruit individuals with experience and/or capabilities in the scored assessment protocols and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform third-party certification audits for Food & Beverage customers in accordance with IFS, FSSC, or BRCGS standards
• Maintain schedule of audit activities in coordination with customers
• Review customer corrective actions and ensure timely and accurate closure
• Maintain appropriate audit credentials and pursue advancement of current and related certifications as required
• Provide communication on changes and clarifications related to DNV's Food & Beverage standards to relevant stakeholders
• Work closely with Resource Management to support auditor qualification and development
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager on operational activities and initiatives
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management

What we offer

• Regular working time of 39 hours with flextime account and home office possibility
• Yearly profit share scheme – company-based performance bonus
• 100% employer-funded pension scheme
• Yearly review of individual career plan & development, including an annual salary review
• 30 vacation days per year
• Subsidized public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket)
• Voluntary sickness supplement up to 12 months
• Company Sports & Urban Sports Club Membership
• Bike Leasing (JobRad)
• Discounted meal offers and company canteen depending on location
• Other additional benefits - Sabbatical, Employee Assistance Program, Corporate Benefits

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

"Please note that we cannot proceed to the interview stage without the following documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV); Cover- /Motivation Letter; University Diplomas & Transcripts; Reference Letter(s). All documents shall preferably be submitted in English. Please provide them at your earliest convenience to ensure a smooth and timely assessment process. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated."
About You
You're a passionate Food & Beverage professional. You match our high standards on delivering customer service excellence, living up to the highest levels of quality and expertise, and you want to be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic global organization.

• Degree in a food-related or bioscience discipline, or, at a minimum, successful completion of a higher education course in a food-related or bioscience field (or equivalent)
• Ideally 5 years of work experience in the food industry, specifically related to food production and technology
• Adequate work experience in quality management and food safety within the food sector
• Preferably a qualification as Lead Auditor for IFS Food and/or BRCGS Food and/or FSSC 22000 Food
• Experience in auditing GFSI-recognized schemes is an advantage
• Profound qualification for the standards, preferably with relevant industry authorization
• Very good communication skills
• High social competence and strong ability to work in a team
• Valid European driving licence
• Willingness to travel
• Fluent in both German and English

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is 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.