Integrity Program Assessor FSSC 22000– the Americas

Vacancy Integrity Program Assessor the Americas for FSSC 22000 The FSSC foundation has a risk-based Integrity Program (IP) to review the performance of all licensed Certification Bodies (CBs). The IP team reviews the compliance of the FSSC licensed Certification Bodies. Two important activities are: conducting desk reviews performing CB office assessments

These activities cover the Americas, being North- and South America plus Canada The Integrity Program Assessor will report to Remco Pieters, Integrity Program Manager.

Key result areas Perform all aspects, planning, assessment, reporting and follow-up, of the IP activities under which Office Assessments (on-site/ remote), Desk Reviews (remote), and occasional Witness Assessments (on-site) are conducted. Participate in regular IP meetings to discuss organizational/departmental developments and ensure calibration among the IP Assessor team. Provide the IP Manager Certification Integrity with valuable recommendations to enable decision-making and share insights to strengthen the IP.

Project Support Contribute on request to IP project management and training. Support IP Manager Certification Integrity with developing IP documents with relation to office assessment, desk review and witness assessments. Involved in the preparation and participation of global or IP team meetings and events.

Ideal Integrity Program Assessor

Geography You are living in North - or South America

Knowledge and experience Knowledge of regulations and international standards pertaining to food safety auditing, certification, and accreditation. Degree in food-related or bio-science discipline. 2 years of working experience in food-related industry taking an active role in quality assurance or food safety functions in production or manufacturing. 5 years' international experience in auditing third-party food safety/quality management system auditing. Lead Auditor qualification (IRCA or equivalent) for food safety management systems or quality management systems. Sound knowledge of FSSC 22000 Scheme requirements, ISO 22000, ISO 22003-1, ISO/TS 22002 series, ISO 17011 and relevant IAF MD/ IAF ID Experienced in quality governance and technical reviews for FSSC22000

Personal Skills Flexible work attitude in support of delivering objectives. Ethical behavior (in line with Annex D of ISO/IEC 17021-1). Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish. Work independently and act as a team member. Presentation skills and expertise. Able to travel internationally. The Foundation offers a healthy work-life balance in an international environment through agile working. They ensure excellent work is recognized and rewarded and additional benefits are: Provision of resources and support for personal training and development in line with FSSC’s values: Transparency, Integrity, Ambition, Engagement, and Care. An open and diverse culture within a flexible organization since you get to choose where you want to work most of the time. Attractive freelance allowances.

FSSC will only be processing applications from candidates who are living and working in the Americas.

Vacancy @FSSC Foundation FSSC is a leading, non-profit, and independent Certification Scheme owner. More than 40,000 organizations worldwide, including premium A-brands, are certified to FSSC 22000 for Food Safety. In 2022, FSSC expanded their scope to Social Sustainability with FSSC 24000. FSSC supports the consumer goods industry in implementing ISO-aligned management systems, achieving certification objectives and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.