Lead Auditor Food Safety

Location:
Belgium, Belgium
Business:
Business Assurance
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
6108
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Overview

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 the role

Are you a passionate and experienced food auditor who thrives on making a tangible impact in the food industry?

If you enjoy being at the forefront of ensuring food safety, empowering quality assurance teams, and learning through hands-on audits, then we’d like to hear from you.

At DNV, we are seeking qualified food auditors to join us. With at least five years of work experience in the food industry, you already have a food safety certificate (GFSI).

DNV is one of the world’s leading certification bodies, working across industries and sectors, including food and beverage. Through certification, verification, and training, we help businesses assure safe and sustainable food for consumers everywhere.

As a DNV food auditor, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise and skills while being appreciated for your exceptional contributions.

About the role

As a food auditor at DNV, you will visit a range of food processing facilities, observing different processes and gaining deep insights into the food industry. You will examine all aspects of our customers' operations, ensuring transparency and accountability. You will ask the necessary questions to uncover the most accurate and comprehensive information to support food safety compliance.

We take pride in the positive impact our food auditors have on our customers. By identifying areas for improvement and offering practical solutions, you will be instrumental in helping them enhance their processes and achieve excellence in food safety. Through your exceptional work, you will build relationships and witness the progress made by our customers in improving their operations and standards.

At DNV, we appreciate your expertise, and your contributions, insights and ideas will be respected and valued. You will benefit from the support that comes from being part of a large and experienced community of auditors. Here you work with committed professionals from all over the world who support your professional and personal development.

What we offer
At DNV, we understand the importance of continuous learning. Each audit you will take part in offers unique learning experiences. In your work with us, you will truly be at the forefront of industry developments, expanding your knowledge and expertise.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits including flexible working, an attractive salary with performance-based incentives, lifestyle benefits and well-being benefits, and a pension scheme.

If you are a dedicated food auditor seeking an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the food industry, we invite you to join our team at DNV. Apply now and be part of an organization that prioritizes food safety, innovation, and professional growth.

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.

About you

Experienced and intuitive, you can quickly adapt to a customer's working environment. Detail-oriented and observant, you adjust your approach accordingly, making the auditing process seamless and effective. You are committed to integrity and enjoy working independently to deliver excellent service to our customers.

In addition, to be successful in the position you should have:

  • Higher education in a food-related, bioscience or engineering discipline.
  • At least 5 years of work experience in the food industry, with at least 2years in a quality function, such as beverages, egg products, ready-to-eat meals/salads, fish and dairy/ice cream products OR 2years of relevant work experience in food-related sectors. 
  • Minimum one year’s experience as a lead auditor.
  • Knowledge of and experience with various food safety schemes, such as BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, FSSC, HACCP and GMP. 
  • Fluency in Dutch, French and English.
  • Ability to travel.
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.

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Transcript

Business Assurance is a unit of DNV where we are working with our customers towards verifying them if they are compliant with some particular rules. We are responsible for scheduling audits. We need to assign the right person with the right competences to conduct such an audit. And we are analysing and improving their processes. But sometimes we need to register some findings like observation, opportunity for improvement, or even non-conformities. I verify our clients' system management by observing them, how they work, how they produce. It's very interesting because we are delivering some additional information for our customers, what they cannot see or discover in their own systems. My work life as an auditor is completely different than employees who are working from the office every day. Because usually I'm travelling to our customers that are located in a different part of our country. Almost every week I work with different people in different companies. So if you like travel, if you are well organized, DNV can be for you.

Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.