Food Auditor (with 3rd-party audit experience in food standard) (SQF/BRCGS Technical Reviewer)

Company Description

SGS is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, helping companies ensure quality and compliance. The GBS team in the Philippines provides operational support to international affiliates.

Job Description

Global SQF/FSMA Technical Reviewer:

ROLE PURPOSE

• The jobholder is responsible for independent technical review of SQF/FSMA audit reports and certification packages and for providing expert interpretation of SQF/FSMA, accreditation, and applicable regulatory requirements. More specifically:
• To conduct Technical Reviews and Certification Decisions in accordance with SGS procedures, accreditation requirements, and SQFI/FSMA requirements, ensuring decisions are technically sound, impartial, and completed within required timelines
• To provide technical interpretation, escalation support, and calibration input where audit evidence, scheme requirements, or applicable food safety regulations require expert judgement

MAIN RESPONSIBILITES

• Work with Global Product Manager for SQF/FSMA on the prioritization of Technical Reviews to meet KPI’s
• Conduct technical reviews and certification decisions in accordance with current SGS procedures, SQFI/FSMA requirements, accreditation criteria, and applicable interpretations to ensure high-quality certification outputs and timely certificate issuance
• Review audit reports, non-conformities, corrective action responses, and supporting evidence to verify conformity with SQF/FSMA requirements and certification body procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of certification records in SQFI database entries to meet scheme requirements
• Provide technical support and advice to SGS network of affiliates and customers as required

• Deliver internal training and technical updates to SGS personnel and affiliates to strengthen competency and support effective certification processes
• Undertake additional SQF/FSMA-related technical tasks and projects as assigned by management to support team and business objectives
• Maintain expert knowledge of SQF/FSMA Code requirements, applicable food safety regulations, accreditation criteria, and SGS technical procedures, and apply current requirements consistently in technical reviews and certification decisions
• Provide technical review and validation of SQF/FSMA procedures, policies, audit checklists, guidance, training content, and related program documentation before approval and implementation
• Provide technical input during SQF/FSMAI and accreditation assessments, including interpretation of requirements, analysis of findings, development of technical corrective-action responses, and verification of effectiveness
• Define and validate the technical requirements for new or revised SQF/FSMA services, participate in technical pilots, and evaluate technical feedback before wider implementation
• Develop or deliver technical calibration input for auditors and reviewers, using review outcomes, recurring findings, and regulatory or scheme changes to improve consistency

General

• At all times, behave in accordance with the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct.
• At all times, adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of employees and clients, in line with policies and procedures.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job.

GBS Technical Reviewer (Global BRCGS):

Primary Responsibilities

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