Lead Auditor - ISCC / FSC Certification

Tagaddod

Responsibilities

• Verify material flow from raw materials production finished goods waste/scrap.
• Reconcile inventory records with production and waste disposal data.
• Identify discrepancies and investigate root causes (e.g., losses, inefficiencies, or potential non-compliance).
• Ensure proper documentation of material inputs and outputs in line with operational records.

2. Traceability Systems Audit

• Evaluate traceability systems using one-step-forward / one-step-backward methodology.
• Conduct traceability tests (e.g., mock recalls) to assess system effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as:
• ISO 22005 (traceability in food/feed chains)
• GS1 standards
• Sector-specific systems (e.g., pharma serialization, FSC, etc.)

3. Chain of Custody (CoC) Compliance

• Audit Chain of Custody systems for certified materials (e.g., organic, halal, sustainable products).
• Verify segregation, labeling, and handling of certified vs. non-certified materials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable certification requirements.

4. Batch & Lot Traceability

• Review and verify batch/lot coding systems from raw material receipt to final product dispatch.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of batch records.
• Identify gaps in traceability or coding processes and recommend improvements.

5. Data Integrity & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with data integrity principles (ALCOA+):
• Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate + Complete, Consistent, Enduring, Available
• Review audit trails, record retention practices, and system controls.
• Detect risks of data manipulation, falsification, or missing records.

6. Audit & Compliance Support

• Participate in internal and external audits related to traceability and material accountability.
• Prepare audit reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) follow-ups.

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in auditing, with a focus on internal audits.
• Proven experience leading audits (ISO or sector-specific schemes).
• Strong knowledge of:
• Mass balance methodologies
• Traceability systems
• Chain of Custody standards
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO or equivalent) is highly preferred.