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QIMA

Quality control, auditing, testing, and compliance

Auditor FSSC 22000

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBotucatu, State of São Paulo, BrazilNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education degree in a related area (Food, Chemistry, Biology, Veterinary Medicine, Agronomy, Pharmacy, Engineering, or similar), or equivalent proven experience.
  • Solid experience in food safety (food safety management systems, hazard analysis and critical control points, quality, or production) in organizations relevant to categories C0, CI, CII, CIII, CIV, and I.
  • Qualification as an FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor.
  • Knowledge and practical application of ISO 22000, including risk-based approach, operational prerequisite programs and critical control points, validation and verification, change management, and communication.
  • Knowledge and practical application of the prerequisite programs for the audited sector, such as ISO/TS 22002-1 for food manufacturing when applicable, and current FSSC additional requirements.
  • Proven ability to conduct audits independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain a professional manner, and write technical reports.
  • Availability for frequent regional and national travel and in-person audits.
  • Computer skills, including Office or Google tools, and experience using management or audit systems.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and execute audit plans, including sampling, process trails, and traceability, including mass balance when applicable.
  • Assess conformity with ISO 22000, applicable prerequisite programs, and FSSC additional requirements, including food defense, food fraud, allergens, service management, environmental monitoring when applicable, and food safety culture.
  • Collect and document evidence, and write objective nonconformities and observations in accordance with scheme rules.
  • Prepare and review reports, certification recommendations, and certification-body system records within deadlines.
  • Evaluate client corrective actions, including correction, cause, and effectiveness, and support internal technical decisions when requested.
  • Meet impartiality, independence, and confidentiality requirements; follow certification-body procedures and ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 22003-1 requirements.
  • Maintain current qualification in light of changes to the FSSC scheme, normative documents, and accreditation requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a third-party certification auditor in schemes recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative.
  • Training in food defense, food fraud, allergens, traceability and recall, or supplier auditing.
  • Experience with complex or multisite audits.

About the Company

QIMA

Quality control, auditing, testing, and compliance

QIMA provides quality control and compliance services to brands, retailers, and importers. It offers inspection, auditing, and testing to ensure product safety, supplier performance, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing facilities worldwide. The services translate into real-time supply chain intelligence that helps clients monitor and improve quality and ESG-related outcomes, with fees-based revenue supported by accreditation from regulatory bodies and international standards. Unlike firms that offer only one aspect of QA, QIMA combines multiple assurance activities with a trusted, accredited framework and simple, client-focused service to give end-to-end visibility and control over supplier performance. The company’s goal is to help clients produce trustworthy products while prioritizing client satisfaction, integrity, and simplicity in operations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Hong Kong
Founded
2005

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