Regional Auditing Manager

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!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Regional Auditing Manager in USA. Your mission will be to:

Purpose (Objective): Describe the reason of being of the position in the organization (ex: Activity verb... in order to (objectives)... using (resources)... in alignment with (orientations)
The primary responsibilities of this position are to promote the standardization and consistency of the auditors performing certification and non certification audits within North America through monitoring, training and coaching of auditors. This position will be responsible for managing auditors to control costs for profits, completing technical audit report reviews, completing audit days per month for margin growth, and development of auditor training materials and customer relations.

Main activities: describe the main activities and responsibilities which make the most direct contribution towards the fulfillment of the purpose of the position (10 max)

*Maintain auditing skills by conducting accredited certified and non certified audits and through the completion of technical file reviews.
*Assist with the management of key accounts and audit programs utilizing technical industry expertise.Provide leadership to auditors through training, coaching, and mentorship.
*Administer corporate human resource programs as related to assigned Auditors, focusing on auditor retention, compensation, training, calibration and development, equal employment opportunity, performance management, and employment record documentation.
*Communicate through individual and group calls or through one on one meetings with auditors to ensure performance management, calibration of priorities as well as financial goals frequently each month.Provide documentation of these communications to ensure accountability due to remote direct reports.
*Accountable for providing initial orientation and training for assigned auditing personnel that ensures a full understanding of and application of consistent processes.Assist auditors in their daily tasks, along with linking Auditors to others that can assist them in their position.
*Work directly with the Auditing team or clients of Auditing to manage the audit appeals process and any client issues that may arise and reachresolution within the targeted timelines.
*Manage compliance of direct reports to auditing administrative procedures and ensure compliance to those administrative procedures that involve other areas within the auditing division; such as, schedulers, report reviewers, expense reports, invoicing, etc.
*As part of the auditing management team, ensure audit criteria and audit forms are current, technically robust, and meet current and change customer and regulatory requirements.Provide technical expertise as applicable and complete technical report reviews on a routine basis to drive consistency and improvement.

*Take initiative and be accountable for maintaining their own expertise in food science and related technologies through available scientific literature.
*Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
*Perform other related duties as needed.

YOUR PROFILE

Profile (required education/qualification and professional background):
This individual has a Bachelor of Science degree in food safety related field and has at least 10 years of experience in a food safety/quality assurance related role in the food manufacturing industry.


Required skills:
The incumbent must have a general knowledge of food science, quality assurance, and auditing principles and practices to accurately perform auditing procedures. Individuals must have extensive experience with multiple types of food processing operations to be able to adequately carry out this job. This position requires a broad knowledge of GMP's, food safety principles, HACCP and other government regulations. Auditing experience in a food plant setting is necessary to fulfill auditing business and manage direct reports. Certification as a Certified Quality Auditor(ASQ), Certified HACCP Auditor or other required professional certifications is needed to support the department in the Auditing function. This position requires self-discipline and organizational skills to ensure that schedule is maintained and audits are performed correctly. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to manage auditors and communicate directly with customers. Strong computer skills are needed to produce analysis of auditor performance data. This position requires self discipline, responsive communication, works autonomously and must deal with situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.

This position receives general direction from the Director of Auditing Operations. This position ensures the performance level of the auditor's reporting to it and accuracy of the final written audit reports. This position works independently and is left with discretion for maintaining his/her schedule. and ensuring those of the direct reports. This position is held accountable for maintaining efficient completion of the audits within specified format and managing auditors to control costs for profits and completing audit days per month for margin growth and development of auditing materials and customer relations.

This position requires the individual to make decisions about the performance level of auditors reporting to it, which requires this individual to conduct frequent evaluations of auditor report performance for quality and accuracy to determine training and coaching needs. This individual determines the optimal course of corrective and preventive actions for issues that the auditors experience. Decisions made by this position may impact their direct reports schedules or potential revenue generated by the department as a whole.



Management (Size and characteristics of the team(s)):
This individual will be responsible for managing a remote team of auditors who may be located in different time zones and regions. The auditors include a combination of employee and contracted auditors with different levels of auditing skills and qualifications.


Work Environment: The incumbent works out of their home with frequent visits to various manufacturing settings with proper lighting and temperature control. Occasional exposure to fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the facility. This individual must be able to climb stairs, walk the entire length of the manufacturing facility and execute visits in restricted zones. This position requires some use of computers to complete daily tasks and requires physical dexterity to effectively manipulate a keyboard. Greater than ten nights a month overnight travel is necessary to audit, witness an auditor, visit a customer or attend meetings and professional seminars.

WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?

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