Do you have audit experience in the Food and Agriculture industry? Are you interested in working with a Non-GMO and Organic Certification Verification programs? This may be the position for you.
SCS has an opening for an Associate position in our Non-GMO Project Verification program. The secondary focus of the position is the USDA NOP Organic Certification program. The Associate is responsible for field audits, desk audits, and providing technical expertise towards the development and continued improvement of standards, program materials and procedures for preexisting programs and programs in development. The majority of the work will be in-house technical review, however, the Associate must be able to travel to domestic and international client sites up to 35% of the time. The Associate reports to the Sustainability Program Manager and works closely with third-party auditors, and the Sustainability team.
- Bachelors’ Degree in a related field (e.g. agriculture and/or international development related), graduate degree preferred
- Two to three years audit work experience or food technology work experience in the food or agriculture industry is required
- ISO 9001, ISO 19011 or equivalent audit training preferred
- Excellent technical writing, observation and data management skills required
- Strong communication abilities and demonstrated abilities in critical analysis preferred
- Ability to complete time sensitive projects and to provide realistic deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail required
- Initiative and ability to work independently; responsive and adaptive to team environment
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish is desired
- Must be able to travel up to 35% of the time
The position has a primary focus on Non-GMO and a secondary focus on NOP Organic. The Associate supports other programs and new program development as needed.
Auditing
- Conduct field audits of production and processing sites
- Conduct desk-based audits including the review of audit reports completed by staff auditors and regionally-based auditors
Communications
- Ensure communications between SCS auditors, other third-party auditing organizations, and clients are carried out in a timely fashion
- Attend trainings, trade shows, conferences, and meetings, as necessary
- Work with clients on con-compliance resolution
Technical Support
- Provide guidance and support to auditors and other partners via email and telephone with auditors and other third-party organizations
- Prepare written guidance updates for third-party auditors and provide technical support to clients on an as needed basis
- Develop, translate, and edit program materials, reports, and report templates
- Develop and deliver training programs and related materials for third-party auditing organizations
Operations
- Assist Director and Manager with managing contract auditors and staff auditors, if applicable.
- Ensure program compliance with SCS quality system
- Support and, if needed, represent the program for internal SCS initiatives, such as ISO accreditation, etc.
- Additional tasks as requested by the Director and Manager