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SGSFood Safety and Certification Specialist (with HACCP standard) (GBS Technical Reviewer - BRCGS)
SGS is hiring a Food Safety and Certification Specialist to serve as a GBS Technical Reviewer focusing on the BRCGS standard. This role reports to the…
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SGS is hiring a Food Safety and Certification Specialist to serve as a GBS Technical Reviewer focusing on the BRCGS standard. This role reports to the GBS Business Assurance Manager and involves verifying audit report packs to confirm they align with relevant requirements, accreditation rules, and SGS procedures. The position ensures that clients receive their certificates on time and that report quality supports the audit team's recommendations. The role requires…
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SGS is hiring a Food Safety and Certification Specialist to serve as a GBS Technical Reviewer focusing on the BRCGS standard. This role reports to the GBS Business Assurance Manager and involves verifying audit report packs to confirm they align with relevant requirements, accreditation rules, and SGS procedures. The position ensures that clients receive their certificates on time and that report quality supports the audit team's recommendations.
The role requires performing technical reviews and certification decisions to meet key performance indicators, collaborating with the Global BRCGS Product Manager, and maintaining accuracy within scheme owner databases. Additional duties include supporting proposals and business development, offering technical advice to the SGS affiliate network and customers, providing internal training, and handling ad hoc technical tasks. The individual must also strictly comply with Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy policies.
Responsibilities
- Verify audit report packs for compliance with procedures, accreditation, and BRCGS requirements
- Conduct technical reviews and certification decisions to ensure timely certificate delivery and report quality
- Collaborate with the Global BRCGS Product Manager to prioritize technical reviews and meet key performance indicators
- Maintain database accuracy for scheme owners
- Assist with proposals, business development, and technical support to expand service capabilities
- Provide technical support, advice, and internal training to the global affiliate network and customers
- Comply fully with Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy policies, procedures, and incident reporting guidelines
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience in the food industry or retail sector
- Recognized HACCP qualification lasting a minimum of two days with an examination
- Fluent in English with effective communication skills for interacting with auditors and business assurance teams
- Solid knowledge and understanding of BRCGS or other Global Food Safety Schemes
- Proficiency in the Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Qualifications
- University degree, preferably in a food-related or bioscience discipline
- Prior lead auditor or technical reviewer experience in Global Food Safety schemes such as BRCGS, FSSC, or IFS across multiple product categories
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Applicants ideally hold a university degree, preferably in a food-related or bioscience discipline, alongside a recognized HACCP qualification of at least two days with an exam.
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