Audit Certification Specialist

Audit Certification Specialist

Remote

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long‑term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high‑value market with significant build‑up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

We are looking for a Audit Certification Specialist in USA. Your mission will be to:

The incumbent works in the third party accreditation certification group and is responsible for performing tasks related to certificate creation, certification KPI (Key Performance Indicator) tracking, and working with GFSI scheme owner databases. The incumbent ensures that the necessary data is obtained from several different sources, maintained, organized in a manner that enables continuous improvement, and interpreted to provide analysis and direction on the KPIs.

The incumbent collaborates with auditing staff to ensure deadlines are met and client satisfaction is maintained.

• General knowledge of food testing, auditing, and certification methods typically obtained from a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or other life sciences or extensive related experience.
• Well developed oral and written communication skills are essential for effective client, supplier and Sil interactions.
• Strong knowledge of office and statistical software and complex databases is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel to generate reports and communicate information.
• Organizational and time management skills are necessary to ensure that schedules are maintained within established timelines.
• [Management Experience] The incumbent receives general direction from the Certification Manager. The incumbent works towards specific goals and targets that provide a level of service to the clients and auditors that meets or exceeds their requirements. The incumbent is responsible for prioritizing daily duties to ensure deadlines are met.

• Oversee monitoring of the various certification mailboxes and drives for pertinent reports and client communications. Respond to general inquiries and seek out information for technical inquiries.
• Help to develop and manage the Google drives housing all certification documents shared by Silliker's global auditing regions.
• Oversee the client questionnaire and application process for audits, which requires Silliker to obtain critical information about an audit facility in order to properly plan the appropriate audit. Work with coordinators to ensure the audit visit has been correctly entered in the database.
• Responsible for training auditors on internal tracking tools and processes that are used for certification audits.
• Monitor pre‑audit documentation, audit reports, due dates and audit closure to ensure auditors are meeting deadlines. Maintain tracking records using spreadsheets, databases and other systems.
• Analyze certification auditor data and provide interpretive summaries to management quarterly on auditor performance related to KPIs.
• Create and issue file review documents for technical report reviews by other certification staff. This involves verifying correct documentation is available, correct assignment of audit duties, and necessary documents are complete.
• Responsible for creating, distributing and printing certificates for certification clients. Ensure accuracy in issued certificates and compliance with certification scheme standards by monitoring audit deadlines, certificate expiration dates and future audits. Update management, accreditation body and/or SGCS with current certificate information and trends.
• Monitor all audit scheme KPI's regarding upcoming and/or overdue deadlines.…