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AIB International, Inc · 22 hours ago

Competency and Calibration Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AIB International is a global leader in food safety and quality professional services, including training, consulting, certification and inspection. The Competency and Calibration Manager role is designed to ensure consistency of competency documentation and oversee training and calibration activities, supporting auditors and management in maintaining audit efficiency and capability.

EducationFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSupply Chain ManagementTraining

Responsibilities

Manage the development of the necessary programs, procedures and documentation for Certification related Competency and Calibration activities through coordination with Certification Managers, auditors, and auditor administration manager

Further enhance, promote and manage our internal GMP inspector to GFSI auditor development program

Supports consistency by providing training for auditors performing witnessed assessments, completing technical reviews and reports according to ISO/TS 17065 (BRC/SQF/IFS) and ISO 17021 (ISO/FSSC 22000/ISO 9001)

Conduct peer reviews of auditors and assists with screening and interviewing of new hires within ISO/TS 17065 and ISO/TS 17021-1 system to assess skill level and acceptance to proceed with qualification or addition of categories

Assist Certification Managers and administrative employees in dealing with inquiries related to competency and calibration as requested

Assist as needed with performing witness audits for new and existing auditors according to the scheme and standard rules

Carry out internal audits according to the QMS requirements as requested (annual plan)

Review and verify GFSI and RSPO internal corrective and preventive actions are completed within ISO 17065 and ISO 17021 guidelines

Act as a technical backup for all Certification Schemes

Audit to applicable GFSI standards where required

Maintain a collaborative and favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate that will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, efficiency and effectiveness

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

HACCPGFSI auditingISO/IEC 17021-1ISO/TS 17065BRCGS certificationSQF certificationFSSC 22000 certificationBasic computer proficiencyLeadership skillsVerbal communicationWriting abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Previous training in HACCP, food safety and quality systems

Certified and registered auditor in one or all the following Standards: BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000, IFS

Formal training in quality system auditing such as Lead Assessor, GFSI Standard Schemes, ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO and TS 17065

Minimum of five years of food plant experience in a responsible position related to food safety and quality systems

Minimum of five years of experience in GFSI auditing

Must possess excellent management and leadership skills

Must be able to demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills and clear and concise writing abilities, including correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling

Must be able to organize travel itineraries, make travel arrangements and travel to inspection sites; be able to work independently of direct office supervision and file all reports, requests for information and expense vouchers in a timely manner

Basic computer proficiency is required

Physically able to safely ascend to heights, be able to bend, crawl and move safely and freely around machinery and building without assistance

Must have eyesight or corrected eyesight to safely work around and inspect equipment, identify insect pests and to prepare inspection notes and reports without assistance

Professional conduct, appearance and demeanor is expected at all times

Carry out audit assignments as time permits and follow all written and verbal instructions from Certification Services

Maintain a valid and current driver's license, current automobile liability insurance and maintain a personal vehicle for business use

Maintain fiscal responsibility that will enable the auditor to travel, work and be away from home during company business

Make travel arrangements for certification activities as needed

Required to always maintain Certification Services and customer confidentiality