Job Overview
Are you looking for an independent technical job with a lot of freedom? Are you curious by nature and do you want to continue your career in the fascinating food industry? Do you like visiting a great variety of customers all around Portugal/Spain and/or abroad? Do you want to be part of an international renowned organization and enjoy developing yourself? And do you want to contribute to a safer world by sharing your knowledge with organizations? Then LRQA is the right choice for you.
Job Responsibilities
As a Lead Assessor at LRQA you will, working individually or as part of a team, verify management systems in the food industry. Qualifications and/or experiences in Food Safety systems are a must. You will act as an expert and examine, as well as assess, the implementation of a management system for our clients' all around the country and/or abroad. Your goal is to contribute to the improvement of a client’s overall food management system, provide an excellent service to the client and be knowledgeable about the requirements of the accreditation.
The broadening and deepening of the collaboration with our clients is also a great aspect of your job. Based on your expertise you will contribute to the development of our services.
This is a challenging and diverse job where you will get to meet a lot of different people, varying clients, and meet interesting challenges in all aspects.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in the food industry (process and/or technology)
Adequate working experience in quality management and food safety in the food sector
Minimum of 2 years of work experience (in relation to food production and/or technology) in the food industry.
Qualification for auditing in 3rd party IFS Food and/or BRC Food is obligatory
Additional qualification and experience in FSSC 22000 is a big benefit
Additional qualification for BRC S&D and/or IFS Logistics, ISO 22000 and/or BRC Packaging will be an advantage
Good command of English and Spanish both spoken and written.
Analytical approach with proactive attitude and assertiveness
Very good communication skills
What does LRQA offer?
An interesting job in a very innovative, diversified and international work environment of the food industry, from small family owned businesses up to global acting companies
The reputation and success story of a company that has been active in the market for more than 250 years
About LRQA
LRQA Group is an independent risk management organization that helps to improve our clients’ quality, safety, environmental and business performance throughout the world. This is mirrored in our mission statement “working together for a safer world”.
LRQA is a global engineering, technical and business services organization.
Our expertise and activities cover Marine, Energy (Oil, Gas, Chemicals and Power), Management Systems and other asset-intensive industries. This role is specific for LRQA Business Assurance.