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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Agricultural Auditor

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsPosted on Nov 11
Part-timeSpijkenisse, NetherlandsNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed bachelor's-level HBO/HAS education focused on agriculture and horticulture, or a comparable qualification.
  • At least 2 years of experience in the field.
  • Availability for 24 to 40 hours per week, with flexible scheduling.
  • Customer orientation, analytical ability, accuracy, and decisiveness.
  • Knowledge of and insight into cultivation and production chains in the agricultural sector.
  • Fluency in spoken and written Dutch and English.
  • Ability to establish contacts easily and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to learn systems quickly and strong administrative skills.
  • Flexibility regarding working hours and inspection locations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct inspections at client sites for businesses active in or connected to the agricultural sector, assessing compliance with schemes including GlobalG.A.P., PlanetProof, Barometer Duurzame Bloemist, food safety certification schemes, and GRASP social audits.
  • Inspect matters including crop protection, fertilization, energy, hygiene, labor, track and trace, labeling, packaging, and the origin of raw materials.
  • Maintain an independent position and conduct inspections with a customer-oriented approach.
  • Write reports on inspection findings, often at the client site and sometimes from home.
  • Travel from home to client sites; inspections and audits are scheduled by planners.

Desired Qualifications

  • A crop protection application license is preferred but not required; SGS can facilitate obtaining it.
  • A Lead Auditor qualification is preferred but not required; SGS can facilitate obtaining it.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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