Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture. We offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and are committed to supporting your development within the company. Our business principles include: Integrity, Health, Safety & Environment, Quality & Professionalism, Respect, Sustainability, and Leadership.
Job Description

The jobholder is responsible the technical review of BRCGS audit reports. More specifically:

• To ensure that Technical Reviews and Certification Decisions are done in accordance with SGS procedures and BRCGS requirements to ensure that customers receive certificates in the required timescales.

To gain and maintain a knowledge and understanding of SGS procedures and external approval criteria to allow efficient and effective BRCGS contract approvals for affiliates.
The role reports to the Global Product Manager for BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years’ full-time experience in Food industry or in retail
• Lead auditor or technical reviewer experience in any of the Global Food Safety schemes (e.g. BRCGS, FSSC, IFS, etc.) across different product categories.
• First degree, or tertiary equivalent in a Food related or Bioscience discipline.
• Recognized HACCP qualification of a minimum of 2 days in duration with an examination.
• Broad experience and thorough understanding of Food safety principles, Food safety and quality management principles, food manufacturing processes and key food safety challenges facing the food sector across different categories.
• Detailed knowledge BRCGS standards.
• Effective time management
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to interact effectively at all levels within and outside the organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Fluent in the English language.
  Additional Information

• Work with Global BRCGS Product Manager in the on prioritization of Technical Reviews to meet KPI’s
• Undertake technical reviews and certification decisions in accordance with current SGS procedures and interpretations to ensure that clients receive certificates within the required timescales and to ensure report quality does not impact the scheme KPIs
• To ensure the accuracy of scheme owner database to meet KPI criteria.
• To assist in proposals and business development as required and to provide specific technical support to expand the Company’s capability to offer valued services to customers.
• Provide technical support and advice to SGS network of affiliates and customers as required.
• Provide training internally to the Global network as required in areas that will support the certification process
• To undertake additional technical tasks on ad hoc basis, relating to BRCGS, as requested by line managers to achieve team objectives.