Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Lead Auditor

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Five to ten years of experience in certification bodies.
A bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline; Food Science is preferred.
A lead auditor course in FSMS, FSSC, QMS, or equivalent.
At least five years of experience in operations, technical work, or audits; experience at a certification body is preferred.
At least four years of experience in the food industry, preferably in production or a quality department.
Competence and qualification in standards such as BRCGS Food, packaging, FSSC, ISO 22000, and GMP.
Ability to communicate in written and spoken English.
Presentation skills.
Leadership and supervisory skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to retain information.

Responsibilities

Conduct audits and training according to the requirements stated in audit criteria.
Stay updated on skill development, code qualification, regulatory requirements, and industrial requirements related to audits and certifications.
Upgrade knowledge of the local social, economic, and business environment.
Ensure turnaround time for audit reports according to procedures established by Eurofins.
Understand impartiality in certification activities and take independent action where necessary, such as informing authorities, accreditation bodies, and stakeholders.
Demonstrate management expertise and the ability to lead and make decisions; review decisions made by the technical manager relating to certification or verification.
Communicate with stakeholders, including the Impartiality Committee and directors.
Ensure timely updating of qualifications and competency, and satisfactory completion of training, calibration meetings, training audits, witness audits, and approvals.
Mentor and support technical executives, auditors, and back-office executives.
Monitor and support operational activities.

Desired Qualifications

Experience at a certification body.
Food Science degree discipline.
Experience in food production or a quality department.
Result-oriented approach.

Job Description

Job Location- One Vacancy for North Region

One Vacancy for West Region

Note: 5-10 yrs experience required in Certification Bodies

Job Scope and Accountabilities:

To conduct audits/ Trainings as per the requirements stated in audit criteria
To remain updates on all skill development, code qualification, Regulatory and Industrial requirements related to audits and certifications.
To be competent and qualified in Various standards like BRCGS food, packaging, FSSC, ISO 22000, GMP etc.
Upgrade the knowledge of local social, economic, and business environment.
To ensure TAT- Turnaround time for audit reports as per procedures established by Eurofins.
To understand the role of impartiality when providing certification activities and the process of taking independent action where necessary, (e.g. informing authorities, accreditation bodies, stakeholders)
To demonstrate the management expertise and ability to lead and take decisions. Review the decisions taken by technical manager relating to certification/verification.
To demonstrate the ability to communicate with all stakeholders (e.g. Impartiality Committee, Directors)
To ensure timely updating of qualifications and competency, satisfactory completion of training, calibration meetings, training audits, witness audits and approvals.
Mentoring & Support of Technical executives, Auditors / Back office executives.
Monitoring and support to Operational activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline Preferably Food Science
Lead auditor course FSMS/ FSSC /QMS or equivalent
Minimum 5 year of experience in Operations, technical, Audits, preferably from a CB company.
Minimum 4 years of experience in food industry preferably production or quality department.

Additional Information

Good at Communication Skill.
Good at Presentations
Good command on written and spoken English
High leadership and supervisory skills
Result oriented
Problem solving
Good at Retention

About the Company

Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Eurofins provides global laboratory testing and analytical services to verify the safety, authenticity, and quality of products across food, water, medicine, and the environment. It operates a network of more than 900 laboratories in over 60 countries, offering access to more than 200,000 analytical methods. Its product work involves running specialized tests—using chemistry, biology, and other scientific techniques—to confirm origin, composition, and compliance of samples, such as detecting wine fraud or contaminant presence. The company differentiates itself through its massive, distributed lab network and broad portfolio, enabling standardized testing at scale and fast turnaround across many industries, rather than relying on a single specialty or location. Its goal is to protect public health and safety by delivering accurate, comprehensive testing data and helping clients meet regulatory and quality requirements.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Luxembourg
Founded: 1987

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