PrimusGFS Lead Auditor

As a PrimusGFS Auditor Independent Contractor, you will play a crucial role in the mission of NSF International - to protect and improve human health. NSF International is known as the most trusted name in Food Safety. NSF International has been helping businesses in the agriculture and processing industries to navigate the food safety and regulatory environment for more than 70 years. Our extensive suite of food safety and quality services span every link from farm to fork including certification, testing, consulting, auditing, and regulatory compliance. We would like to expand our team with the addition of contract Agriculture Auditors throughout North America (USA and Canada).

• Conduct supply chain food safety inspections/audits.
• Summarize and evaluate inspection/audit findings.
• Communicate findings/results of inspections/audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives.
• Develop effective work plans for the completion of assigned inspections/audits within a determined timeframe.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with key team members including audit delivery and client teams.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Completion of a Lead Auditor Course
• Completion a 2-day HACCP Course with certificate
• Completion a Preventative Course Qualified Individual (PCQI) course
• Relevant bachelor's degree or diploma in relevant field
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal and ability to effectively develop professional work relationships
• Valid driver's license
• Tablet PC running Windows 10 and own mobile phone
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Education in an agricultural/crop based, food or bio-science related discipline or, as a minimum, have successfully completed a higher education course or equivalent qualification in one of those disciplines, with a degree, diploma or a certificate from a recognized institution.
• At least two years of experience in quality assurance or food safety functions in food production or manufacturing, retailing, inspection or enforcement, or equivalent as described in the Appendix 4 Scope Education and Work Experience
• Recognized training in audit techniques based on QMS or FSMS, with a duration of one week/40 hours or equivalent.

*** Please note all applicants must submit applicable certificate or proof of completion to be considered.

*** Please note we are recruiting throughout USA

At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health by enabling safe food, clean water, and life-enhancing health technologies and products for millions of people around the world. We're a global leader in standards development, testing, auditing, certification, and knowledge-based solutions for the food, nutrition, water, and life sciences industries. We're passionate about our work because together, we have a broad impact on our world.

Our growing team of more than 3,000 team members provide services across all continents through our global offices and state-of-the-art laboratories, at our client sites, and from home offices. We're growing fast and expanding into new areas, and that's where you come in.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we're one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

NSF provides expertise and accredited food services across the entire food value chain: from agriculture, animal welfare, aquaculture, dairy, and production through to processing, distribution, quality management, retail, and restaurants. As a pioneer in food safety, we help businesses thrive while achieving their food sustainability, compliance, and risk management goals.

Our certifications services cover the Global Food Safety Initiative, supplier assurance, foodservice equipment and nonfood compounds, and organic and Certified Transitional certification through Quality Assurance International (QAI). We also offer HACCP validation and inspection, label claims verification and certification, DNA and food package testing, and product and process development. Separately, we provide expert consulting, food safety training, and auditing in areas including food fraud and gap assessments, retail food safety, and brand standards.