Certification Program Owner - Organic

Chicago

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 Certification Program Owner - Organic in 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611 USA. Your mission will be to:

Purpose: The position manages the organic certification program in order to implement procedures and process organic certifications using internal Merieux resources in compliance with Merieux, external US Department of Agricultural (USDA), and GFSI Certification Program Owner (CPO) requirements to achieve Merieux food safety objectives.

Main activities:

*Create, review and send proposals to customers regarding scheme requirements.
*Serve as the main point of contact for several large customers and key accounts.
*Explain scope of services to customers and provide solutions for customer issues.
*Attend Certification Program Owner meetings and conferences as needed.
*Collect recall information from customers and follow up to ensure completed corrective actions and root cause investigation.
*Participate and plan for accreditation and certification program owner audits as needed.
*Develop, update, and streamline procedures and documents related to the schemes assigned.
*Monitor and measure processes involved in the certification schemes.
*Ensure compliance and tracking of certification program owner requirements.
*Organize and plan audit schedules in conjunction with the Scheduling Team.
*Organize and execute customer meetings with key accounts.
*Primary communication with assigned Scheme owners.
*Conduct certification decisions as assigned.
*Other duties as assigned.

YOUR PROFILE

Profile (required education/qualification and professional background): Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience desired.

Required skills: Knowledge of PC based software including word and excel. Impeccable organizational skills and time management. Independence in working within minimal instruction. Initiative and ability to anticipate customer requests and provide solutions. Clear and concise oral and written communications. Immediate (within 1 business day) response to requests. Ability to develop relationships with customers, both internal and external. Business acumen and creativity.

Management (Size and characteristics of the team(s)): None

Work Environment: (include travel if applicable) Home office with occasional travel required to the head office for meetings or training. Occasional travel to conferences or customer meetings. No international travel required.

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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