Auditors Resources Manager

Position summary:

The Auditor Resources Manager (ARM) is mainly in charge of:

1. The first approval of the auditor’s CVs and profiles in the frame of initial qualification, extension and reactivation of qualification (the final approval belongs to the accredited offices),
2. The update of any relevant tool and records (Standard’s portal if relevant, Group auditors’ matrix, etc.),
3. The follow up of the auditors’ qualification maintenance.

In all these tasks, the Auditors Resources Manager collaborates with:

1. Global Scheme Managers (GSMs) who provide the updated standards requirements related to the auditors’ qualification,
2. Accredited CBs within Food Assurance, which sign off the auditor’s profile and ensure they comply with the qualification maintenance conditions monitored by the ARM.

Responsibilities

1. Update the qualification criteria with the collaboration of Global Scheme Managers,
2. Collect the application of candidate auditors worldwide and compare their CVs and evidences with the relevant standards prerequisites,
3. Collect evidences related to the application and complete the auditors’ files,
4. Determine the standards and categories for which the candidate/auditor may be qualified on in which his/her qualification could be extended,
5. Finalize the sign off process with the accredited office using the candidate/auditor
6. Upload the CVs and profiles in the relevant CPOs portal where allowed,
7. Follow up the qualification maintenance criteria to make sure they are complied with and ensure the accredited offices are implementing the required actions (witness audits, calibration, in-house training, etc).
8. Collection of audit log and new qualification evidences on regular bases for each auditor,
9. Update relevant tools and records (eg. Food Assurance auditor’s matrix, etc.)
10. Proposal of training, training material (eg. On-line training material) to extend the qualification of auditors.

1. Bachelor of sciences as a minimum
2. Knowledge of food processes through educational background and /or professional experience
3. An auditing experience is an asset.

1. Fluent in English, able to handle documents in other languages
2. Ethics, integrity
3. Rigors
4. Ability to summaries
5. Writing skills
6. Interpersonal skills: good communication, listening skills, diplomacy
7. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications including advanced skills in Power Point, Excel, Word;
8. Ability to use websites, especially standards websites and portals.